Ludvig Åberg Takes the Lead at RBC Heritage as Robert MacIntyre Bounces Back

Sweden's Ludvig Åberg has taken the lead at the RBC Heritage after a stunning opening round, carding an impressive eight-under 63. This puts him one shot ahead of Ryder Cup teammate Viktor Hovland and American golfer Harris English. The tournament, part of the PGA Tour, is being held at Harbour Town Golf Links in South Carolina. Åberg expressed his satisfaction with his game, particularly his iron play and approach shots, stating that he felt 'super-pleased' with his performance. Meanwhile, Robert MacIntyre has made a strong start after a tumultuous week at The Masters, where he not only missed the cut but also made headlines for an obscene gesture. Despite this, MacIntyre shot five under on Thursday, placing him among a group of players three shots behind Åberg. World No 1 Scottie Scheffler recovered from a rocky start to shoot three under, while other notable players like Ireland's Shane Lowry and England's Tommy Fleetwood had mixed results. MacIntyre reflected on his ability to control his emotions, acknowledging that he wears his heart on his sleeve but is working to manage his feelings on the course. The RBC Heritage continues, with coverage available on Sky Sports Golf.