Ludvig Åberg vs Rory McIlroy
Ludvig Åberg vs Rory McIlroy: head-to-head — careers, honours, key numbers and why the rivalry matters.
Why compare Ludvig Åberg and Rory McIlroy?
Rory McIlroy, a four-time major champion, has been a benchmark for younger golfers like Åberg. Their contrasting styles create an intriguing dynamic in tournaments.
Ludvig Åberg
Key numbers
- Professional wins5
- PGA Tour wins2
- European Tour wins1
- Best major finish2nd at the Masters Tournament
Top honours
- Annika Sörenstam Trophy2016
- Ben Hogan Award2022, 2023
- Haskins Award2023
- Jack Nicklaus Award2023
- Swedish Golfer of the Year2023, 2024
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Rory McIlroy
Key numbers
- Professional wins45
- Major championships6
- PGA Tour wins30
- European Tour wins21
- Highest ranking1
Top honours
- PGA Tour Player of the Year2012, 2013, 2014, 2018, 2019
- Byron Nelson Award2012, 2013, 2014, 2018, 2019, 2021, 2022
- European Tour Golfer of the Year2012, 2014, 2015
- PGA Tour FedEx Cup winner2016, 2019, 2022
- Masters TournamentWon in 2025, 2026