Ludvig Åberg Takes the Lead at RBC Heritage as Robert MacIntyre Bounces Back

Sweden's Ludvig Åberg secured the top spot after the first round of the RBC Heritage, with a remarkable eight-under 63, while Robert MacIntyre made a strong comeback following a tumultuous Masters tournament. Åberg's impressive performance gave him a one-shot lead over Viktor Hovland and Harris English. Meanwhile, MacIntyre put his recent controversy behind him, shooting five under and joining a group of players three shots off the lead. World No 1 Scottie Scheffler recovered from a shaky start to finish three under, and Ireland's Shane Lowry finished one under as he sought to rebound from a disappointing final round at The Masters. England's Tommy Fleetwood struggled to a five-over finish, putting him in danger of missing the cut, while American Justin Thomas also had a tough day with a 76. MacIntyre reflected on his round, saying he was focused on controlling his emotions and putting his previous performance behind him. He acknowledged that he wears his heart on his sleeve but is working to manage his emotions and move forward.