Harris English and Viktor Hovland sit one back at 7-under, while a tightly packed group at 6-under includes established names such as Gary Woodland, Rickie Fowler, and Matt Fitzpatrick.
Beyond the leaders, big names Collin Morikawa, Scottie Scheffler, and Jordan Spieth are within striking distance and will look to build momentum as Round 2 gets underway.
The leaderboard so far shows depth and opportunity, with Åberg at the top and a mix of players bunched between 7-under and 5-under, underscoring the no-cut format’s potential for big moves over the next three rounds.
Several Masters performers have already faced surprises at Harbour Town, including Max Homa, Sam Burns, and Cameron Young, illustrating the Masters-to-Hilton Head transition can be challenging as players adjust to the course’s demands.
Harbour Town’s precision-centric layout rewards accuracy over power, a contrast to Augusta National, and the no-cut format keeps everyone in contention through the weekend. With Åberg setting the early pace, the RBC Heritage is shaping up for a compelling three-round finish.
