Sweden's Ludvig Åberg has taken the lead at the RBC Heritage with a remarkable eight-under 63, establishing a one-shot advantage over Viktor Hovland and Harris English. This comes as the PGA Tour resumes following Rory McIlroy's victory at The Masters. Åberg expressed his satisfaction with his performance, highlighting the strength of his iron play and approach shots.
Meanwhile, Robert MacIntyre made a strong start with a five-under score, putting the controversy of his Masters appearance behind him. MacIntyre had endured a tough week at Augusta National, missing the cut and facing scrutiny for an obscene gesture, which he later addressed on social media.
Despite this, he managed to compose himself and deliver a solid performance at the RBC Heritage. World No 1 Scottie Scheffler also made a recovery, shooting three under after a challenging start, while Ireland's Shane Lowry finished one under in his bid to bounce back from a disappointing final round at The Masters. England's Tommy Fleetwood, however, faces the risk of missing the cut after finishing five over.
In a post-round interview, MacIntyre reflected on the challenge of managing his emotions and his strategy for the tournament, emphasizing his comfort with the golf course and his aggressive approach off the tee.