Justin Thomas equaled the course record by shooting a 10-under-par 61 in the opening round at the RBC Heritage, taking a three-shot lead. The former world number one golfer had an impressive performance with 11 birdies at the Harbour Town Golf Links in South Carolina. Seeking his first victory since winning his second major at the 2022 US PGA Championship, Thomas leads Russell Henley and Scottie Scheffler by three shots.
Among the competitors is former US Open champion Wyndham Clark trailing behind Thomas, while England's Matt Fitzpatrick is part of the group at five under par. Justin Rose, tied for 10th place, played his first round since losing in a playoff at the Masters. Thomas showcased strong performance with six birdies on the front nine and five birdies in six holes on the back nine, emphasizing the importance of accurate driving on the course.