Matt Fitzpatrick has taken the top spot on the leaderboard after the second round of the RBC Heritage, finishing with a one-stroke lead after scoring 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, at the Hilton Head course. Fitzpatrick, the 2022 US Open champion, started the day in a six-way tie for third place after an opening round of 65. He now leads the tournament at the halfway point with a score of 14 under par.
Norway's Viktor Hovland is one stroke behind, retaining his second-place position with a second-round score of 65. Meanwhile, overnight leader Ludvig Aberg slipped to joint-fourth position after making three bogeys on the back nine.
Scotland's Robert MacIntyre trails Fitzpatrick by six shots after scoring a 68, while world number one Scottie Scheffler is seven shots off the lead after carding a 67.