Matt Kuchar keeps Masters edge with strong start at RBC Heritage

Published September 18, 2015

Scott Langley hits off the ninth tee during the first round of the RBC Heritage golf tournament in Hilton Head Island, S.C., Thursday, April 17, 2014. (AP Photo/Stephen B. Morton) (The Associated Press)

William McGirt watches his drive off the ninth tee during the first round of the RBC Heritage golf tournament in Hilton Head Island, S.C., Thursday, April 17, 2014. (AP Photo/Stephen B. Morton) (The Associated Press)

Matt Kuchar continued his stellar play from the Masters by putting together a strong start at the RBC Heritage, shooting a 5-under 66 on Thursday to share the first-round lead with Scott Langley and William McGirt.

There also was no major letdown for 20-year-old Masters runner-up Jordan Spieth, who opened with a 69, part of a large group tied for fifth at Harbour Town Golf Links.

Kuchar and Spieth were in contention much of the final round Sunday at Augusta National before fading. But neither player allowed any lingering disappointment or fatigue from a grueling week to slow them down here.

Kuchar had a bogey-free round while Spieth played strongly in his second RBC Heritage in a group with U.S. Ryder Cup captain Tom Watson.

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