Justin Thomas regains lead at RBC Heritage, six players within four shots

Justin Thomas holds a two-shot lead heading into the weekend at the RBC Heritage after carding a 69 on Friday, following his course record-tying 61 in the first round. Thomas has not won since the 2022 PGA Championship and is playing with a fill-in caddie as his regular caddie recovers from injury. Si Woo Kim surged with a 64 to move into a tie for second with Russell Henley, while Tommy Fleetwood and Andrew Novak are three shots back. Defending champion Scottie Scheffler struggled to find birdie opportunities but remains within four shots of the lead, keeping the competition wide open. The challenging Harbour Town course and the proximity to the Masters have contributed to a relaxed yet competitive atmosphere for the weekend. Thomas’s key moments included clutch birdies on the back nine and impressive shotmaking, particularly with his 3-wood on the par-5 15th.