Fitzpatrick Takes the Lead After Round Two of the RBC Heritage

Matt Fitzpatrick has taken a one-stroke lead at the RBC Heritage after completing the second round with an impressive eight-under-par 63. The English golfer had a flawless round, making eight birdies, including a notable 36-foot putt on the 15th hole. Fitzpatrick, the 2022 US Open champion, started the day in a six-way tie for third after scoring 65 in the opening round. He now sits atop the leaderboard at 14 under par, with Norway's Viktor Hovland trailing closely behind after scoring 65 in the second round. Overnight leader Ludvig Aberg slipped to a joint-fourth position after encountering three bogeys on the back nine. Meanwhile, Scotland's Robert MacIntyre is six shots behind Fitzpatrick after posting a 68, and world number one Scottie Scheffler is seven shots off the pace with a score of 67.