Åberg Sets the Pace at RBC Heritage as MacIntyre Bounces Back

Sweden's Ludvig Åberg has taken the lead after the first round of the RBC Heritage, carding an impressive eight-under 63 to establish a one-shot advantage over Ryder Cup teammate Viktor Hovland and American Harris English. Following a dramatic Masters tournament, Robert MacIntyre made a strong start with a five-under round, putting him three shots behind the leader. Åberg, who was bogey-free with eight birdies, attributed his success to his iron play and approach shots, saying, 'I felt like the highlight for me was definitely my irons and my approach play. I felt like that was really positive.' MacIntyre, who had a tumultuous week at Augusta National, including missing the cut and making a controversial gesture, seemed to put the incident behind him, focusing on controlling his emotions and delivering a solid performance. World No 1 Scottie Scheffler recovered from a difficult start to shoot three under, while other notable players such as Shane Lowry and Justin Thomas struggled to find their rhythm. The RBC Heritage continues with coverage available on Sky Sports Golf.