Ludvig Åberg is leading at TPC Sawgrass, with the 26-year-old Swede at the top of the leaderboard.
Who is Ludvig Åberg?
Ludvig Åberg was born on October 31, 1999, in Eslöv, a small town in southern Sweden.
His father Johan introduced him to golf at age eight at the local Eslöv Golf Club.
Early Golf Career
Åberg played soccer through his early teens before switching to golf at 13.
He moved to Lubbock, Texas, on an athletic scholarship to Texas Tech University in 2019.
College Golf Success
Åberg won a program-record eight times and became the first player to win back-to-back Big 12 Conference Championship titles.
He finished No. 1 on the PGA Tour University Ranking, making him the first player to earn direct PGA Tour access through collegiate merit.
Turning Pro
Åberg turned professional in June 2023 and won his first professional title at the Omega European Masters in Switzerland 75 days later.
He birdied four of the last five holes to win by two.
Recent Success
Åberg won his first PGA Tour title at the RSM Classic in November 2023, shooting back-to-back 61s on the weekend to win by four.
He tied Justin Thomas's PGA Tour scoring record of 253 in the process.
Ryder Cup Debut
Åberg made his Ryder Cup debut in 2023, pairing with Viktor Hovland to dismantle world number one Scottie Scheffler and Brooks Koepka 9&7.
Europe won, and Åberg was one of its brightest stars.
Åberg lives in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida, which makes TPC Sawgrass essentially his home course.
Winning here would be a hometown victory.
Åberg's success is a result of his hard work and dedication to the sport.
He continues to impress with his skills and performance on the golf course.