Sweden's Ludvig Åberg has taken the lead after the first round of the RBC Heritage, carding a superb eight-under 63 to establish a one-shot advantage over Ryder Cup teammate Viktor Hovland and American Harris English. This comes as the PGA Tour resumes following Rory McIlroy's victory at Augusta National. Åberg's impressive round included eight birdies without a single bogey, showcasing his exceptional iron play and approach shots. He expressed satisfaction with his performance, highlighting the positive aspects of his game.
Meanwhile, Robert MacIntyre made a strong start with a five-under round, putting the controversy of his Masters outing behind him. MacIntyre had endured a tough week at Augusta National, missing the cut and facing scrutiny for an obscene gesture during his second round. However, he seemed to put those challenges aside, focusing on his game and the challenge of managing his emotions on the course.
World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler recovered from a difficult start to shoot three under, aiming to bounce back from his second-place finish at The Masters. Other notable performances included Ireland's Shane Lowry finishing one under and England's Tommy Fleetwood struggling at five over. The RBC Heritage continues with a strong field competing at Harbour Town Golf Links in South Carolina.