HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C. — Justin Thomas made a pair of birdies on the crusty, breezy back nine at Harbour Town to salvage a 2-under 69 for a two-shot lead Friday at the RBC Heritage, his first 36-hole lead in more than four years.

Justin Thomas followed his opening-round 61 with a 2-under-par 69 on Friday to maintain the lead through 36 holes at the RBC Heritage in Hilton Head Island, S.C.

It can sometimes be difficult for the week after a major championship to feel big, but the RBC being one of this season’s eight signature events for the PGA Tour goes a long way towards garnering a top field. Justin Thomas has the lead at 12-under par, but consider the other names lurking.