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Morikawa shares lead, Scheffler surges at RBC

Morikawa shares lead, Scheffler surges at RBC

Collin Morikawa came out blazing at the RBC Heritage on Thursday, carding an eagle and five birdies in his opening round to grab a share of the lead with Lucas Glover. Meanwhile, world No. 1 Scottie Scheffler, who missed the cut at the Masters, made a strong start with a 67 to sit just two shots off the pace. Morikawa, the defending champion, showed no signs of rust as he fired a 65, while Glover, seeking his first PGA Tour win since 2019, matched that score. Scheffler, who has won three times on the PGA Tour this season, birdied three of his last four holes to move into contention. Other notable scores included Dustin Johnson’s 68 and Justin Thomas’s 69.

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‘It just feels right’: The golf world reacts to Scottie Scheffler’s Masters win

‘It just feels right’: The golf world reacts to Scottie Scheffler’s Masters win

Golfers and commentators alike rejoiced at Scottie Scheffler’s resounding triumph at the 2023 Masters. Former world number one Rory McIlroy hailed Scheffler as “an incredible player” who “deserves all the success he gets.” Patrick Cantlay praised Scheffler’s “incredible ball-striking” and “great mental game.” Analyst Butch Harmon remarked, “It just feels right” for Scheffler to win the Masters, adding that he “plays the game the right way.” Scheffler’s victory has cemented his status as one of the top players in golf and has been widely celebrated as a fitting moment in the sport’s history.

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