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Justin Thomas Leads RBC Heritage with Record-Tying 61

Thomas holds a three-shot lead after the first round, as Harbour Town hosts its final tournament before renovations begin in May.

Apr 17, 2025; Hilton Head, South Carolina, USA; Justin Thomas hits his approach shot to eight green during the first round of the RBC Heritage golf tournament. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images
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ORLANDO, FLORIDA - MARCH 10: Scottie Scheffler of the United States walks with his wife Meredith to the clubhouse after winning the Arnold Palmer Invitational presented by Mastercard at Arnold Palmer Bay Hill Golf Course on March 10, 2024 in Orlando, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)
Apr 17, 2025; Hilton Head, South Carolina, USA; Justin Thomas hits his approach shot to eight green during the first round of the RBC Heritage golf tournament. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Justin Thomas shot a 10-under-par 61, tying the Harbour Town course record and setting the lowest opening-round score in RBC Heritage history.
  • Defending champion Scottie Scheffler and Russell Henley are tied for second at 7-under, three strokes behind Thomas.
  • The PGA Tour is testing rangefinders at the RBC Heritage as part of a six-event trial to improve pace of play.
  • This year's RBC Heritage is the last before Harbour Town undergoes major renovations led by Davis Love III’s design firm, starting May 5.
  • Rory McIlroy, fresh off completing his career grand slam at the Masters, is not participating as he takes a break from competition.