Scottie Scheffler, fresh off his Masters victory, showed resilience and determination at the RBC Heritage despite feeling drained from his recent triumph. Despite facing challenges like hitting a shank from a bunker and dealing with mud on his golf ball, Scheffler managed to card a solid 2-under 69 in the opening round.
J.T. Poston took the early lead with a stellar performance, carding a 63 that included an impressive stretch of six birdies in seven holes. He holds a two-shot lead over Collin Morikawa and Seamus Power, with Ludvig Aberg close behind.
Rory McIlroy salvaged a scrappy day with a strong finish, birdieing his last two holes to post a 67. The tournament saw a strong turnout of fans eager to witness Scheffler in action as he aims for his fourth win in five tournaments.
Poston, who arrived at Hilton Head Island with his month-old daughter, Katherine Scott, had a memorable start to the tournament. He chipped in from 65 feet on the par-3 fourth hole and went on a birdie spree to secure his lead.
For Morikawa, the tournament serves as validation of his recent form following a strong showing at the Masters. The two-time major winner expressed confidence in his game and emphasized the importance of sticking to his current approach.
Scheffler's round had its share of ups and downs, including a rare shank from a bunker and a frustrating encounter with mud on his ball. Despite these challenges, Scheffler maintained his composure and finished the day with a string of birdies to extend his streak of consecutive rounds at par or better.
Other notable performances included Justin Thomas, who bounced back from a disappointing Masters finish to post a respectable round of 69 marred only by a double bogey on the 14th hole.
The RBC Heritage promises to deliver more excitement and drama as the tournament progresses, with top players vying for victory amidst challenging conditions and fierce competition.
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