Sweden's Ludvig Åberg seized the lead after the first round of the RBC Heritage, carding an impressive eight-under 63. This puts him one shot ahead of Ryder Cup teammate Viktor Hovland and American Harris English. The event, held at Harbour Town Golf Links in South Carolina, saw a strong start from Robert MacIntyre, who is looking to put his Masters controversy behind him. MacIntyre shot five under, placing him among a group of players three shots back from Åberg.
World No 1 Scottie Scheffler recovered from a rough start to shoot three under, while Ireland's Shane Lowry finished one under. England's Tommy Fleetwood and American Justin Thomas struggled, finishing five over and 76 respectively.
Åberg expressed his satisfaction with his game, highlighting his iron play and approach shots as key to his success. MacIntyre, meanwhile, reflected on his ability to control his emotions, acknowledging that he wears his heart on his sleeve but is working to manage his feelings on the course.