JACKSON, Miss. His tee-shot on No. You wouldn’t know it from his face, but 11 was in the rough to the left of the fairway. It was because Ludvig berg, the rookie sensation who is favored to win Sanderson Farms Championship, less than a month after helping Europe win Ryder Cup, laughed.
Aberg stood in thicker than he would have liked grass, waiting for his second shot at the par 5 of 532-yards. He was laughing with Jack Clarke during their conversation.
The golfer didn’t show any signs of frustration. He looked unfazed even when his shot off the green and only 60 feet away from the pin landed. His calm demeanor was unaffected when his next chip landed only eight feet away from the pin. He would make a birdie for his third consecutive shot.
A spectator commented “Simple. Simple. Simple” as he watched Aberg (five under par and three shots behind) complete the up-and down.
This is the 23-year old Texas Tech product. He is a rising talent in a sport that’s always looking for the next Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy. He is the guy who, along with FedEx Cup victor Hovland, beat Brooks Koepka & Scottie Scheffler in Italy last Saturday.
Aberg, who claimed to have felt fatigued in the first round of the tournament, had to battle a hangover to get to his flight to America, which was on Monday.
Aberg told reporters on Wednesday, “We had an amazing night last Sunday.” Everyone came to the team room we had. It was a great experience to be part of. As a child, and particularly as a boy growing up in Sweden, these are the things you dream about. You want to be part of that. “I don’t want to miss another one in the future.”
His personality (or lack thereof) on the golf course will determine whether he remains a member of the European team in the future. He will at least have participated in a major by the time he plays next.
Aberg played in NCAA competitions last spring. He’s now drawing the largest crowd at a PGA Tour in Mississippi, while his girlfriend Olivia Peet wears a Ryder Cup hat behind the ropes.
He made his way to the 14th after two consecutive pars. Fans quickly crowd around the tee-box, which is located next to a refreshment booth. They are not only there to see Aberg’s blistering drive, but also to cheer him on.
A fan recorded Aberg waiting for his shot while pacing next to the tee. The magnitude of his potential in the sport is becoming apparent to spectators, despite the fact that he still has a lot of work ahead.
Jackson is the place where a young athlete, whom nobody would have criticised for pulling out of a competition with a rooster as its trophy, ends up.
Aberg stated, “I feel like I still have a lot of work to do.” “For me, it was incredible to test the waters and see what it took to be a world-class player. I also got to know the players and create a friendship with them.
“Hopefully, I can use that to my advantage for the remainder of this year and also the rest my career.”
