Sweden's Ludvig Åberg seized the first-round lead at the RBC Heritage with an impressive eight-under 63 at Harbour Town Golf Links. The 25-year-old established a one-shot advantage over Ryder Cup teammates Viktor Hovland and Harris English, both carding seven-under par. The Signature Event marks the PGA Tour's return following Rory McIlroy's Masters victory last week.

Robert MacIntyre rebounded from a controversial Masters showing with a five-under 67, putting him three shots off the pace. After missing the cut at Augusta and making an obscene gesture that could jeopardize his future Masters eligibility, the Scot demonstrated resilience. MacIntyre acknowledged working to control his emotions while maintaining his passionate style of play.

World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler recovered from a poor opening tee shot to post three-under, while England's Matt Fitzpatrick sits among six players at six-under. Shane Lowry carded one-under after Sunday disappointment at Augusta, but Tommy Fleetwood faces cut danger at five-over. The strong field continues without McIlroy, who is taking time off following his major victory.