Sweden's Ludvig Åberg has taken the lead at the RBC Heritage after a remarkable opening round. His eight-under 63 has given him a one-shot advantage over Ryder Cup teammate Viktor Hovland and American Harris English.
Meanwhile, Robert MacIntyre made a strong start following his contentious performance at The Masters, shooting five under to position himself among a group of players three shots behind Åberg. Åberg's impressive round was marked by a bogey-free game and eight birdies, with the Swedish golfer highlighting his iron play and approach shots as key factors in his success. "It was a really good day in terms of scoring.
Being bogey-free and making eight birdies is always a positive outcome," Åberg noted. MacIntyre, who endured a tough week at Augusta National, including missing the cut and making an obscene gesture on the course, seemed to put the controversy behind him. He spoke about the challenge of managing his emotions, stating, "I wear my heart on my sleeve, and I'm trying my best to control my emotions." World No.
1 Scottie Scheffler recovered from a difficult 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. The tournament continues with coverage available on Sky Sports Golf.