Fitzpatrick Takes the Lead After Round Two of the RBC Heritage

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 8-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. Following an opening round of 65, Fitzpatrick started Friday in a six-way tie for third but now leads the pack with a 14-under-par score at the halfway mark. Viktor Hovland of Norway trails closely behind, retaining his second-place position with a score of 65. Meanwhile, overnight leader Ludvig Aberg slipped to a joint-fourth position after encountering three bogeys on the back nine. Robert MacIntyre of Scotland is six strokes behind Fitzpatrick after posting a 68, and world number one Scottie Scheffler is seven shots off the pace with a score of 67. The RBC Heritage continues, with live coverage available on Sky Sports Golf.