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Daily Record
4 days ago
- Sport
- Daily Record
US golden boy Luke Clanton can take Ludvig Aberg charge to Ryder Cup big stage
Superkid makes pro debut in exactly same place as Swede and can repeat his trick Lightning Luke Clanton is walking exactly the same path as Ludvig Aberg. Now the hotly-discussed topic is whether or not the new golden boy of golf in the United States can emulate the Swede and make a remarkable charge straight to The Ryder Cup. Clanton has teed it up as a professional for the first time at the RBC Canadian Open having earned his card by accruing 20 PGA Tour University Accelerated points between last year's US Open and this year's Cognizant Classic. The 21-year-old had incredible success on the PGA Tour as a college golfer and notched four Top 10 finishes in 2024 which made him the the first amateur since Jack Nicklaus in 1961 with three or more in a year. Clanton is now on the big stage as a fully-fledged pro and already there is talk of forging his way into Keegan Bradley's side for the clash against Europe in September. If that seems unlikely, the template is there with Aberg. The Scandinavian's brilliant college career saw him rocket into the professional ranks and take his first steps exactly two years ago at the Canadian Open, just like Clanton now. And Aberg was in Rome just three months later to assist Europe to success in Rome after captain Luke Donald took a calculated gamble on his brilliance. Clanton now has a pathway to do the same with doors open for spots at this stage in Bradley's side for the New York blockbuster and, ironically, Clanton and Aberg are paired together with Rory McIlroy for the opening two days in Caldeon. The kid is taking it one step at a time and said: 'The expectations are always going to be pretty high for sure. "But I think I have a great team behind me with the process that we have. It's the first start as a pro, so it's a little bit nerve-wracking. "We've handled ourselves really well through my amateur career. And we're going to try to do the same as a pro. 'It's an unbelievable moment. We've been waiting for this moment, for a couple months now. "But I was so focused with the team in college golf and trying to win national championships and trying to play the best I can. It was definitely hard. "But I'm excited to get my pro debut going and see how it goes. But it's just amazing to be here. It's a dream come true to be out here in general to play on the PGA Tour.' Although Clanton finished two shots worse off than Aberg on his first day, he outgunned McIlroy by one with his level-par effort and admits it was a thrill as he stated: 'Being paired with Rory is no joke. "The crowds are amazing. Watching him hit drivers and iron shots, it's cool. "I watched him growing up my whole life, so I guess you could say he's like the Tiger Woods of my life. 'I didn't sleep very much. To meet Rory and play with him and be out there with Ludvig as well, two great ball strikers. "First pro start with Rory McIlroy, it's definitely a day to remember.'
Yahoo
15-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Ludvig Aberg's Girlfriend Sends 4-Word Message at the Masters
Rory McIlroy and Bryson DeChambeau are stealing all of the headlines ahead of the final round of the Masters on Sunday, April 13. However, Ludvig Aberg looms large as he trails McIlroy by six shots and DeChambeau by just four shots after carding a three-under, 69 in the third round to move to six-under for the tournament. In his tournament debut last year, Aberg finished solo second to champion Scottie Scheffler and admitted the experience helps the second time around. Advertisement "This place, experience goes a long way, and I felt like we played a very disciplined round of golf today," he said. "When you execute the shots, it makes it a whole lot easier, obviously, but I felt like we managed sort of the shots where we were in between clubs in the right way and didn't try to force anything." The conditions won't be easy though. "It was sneaky hard," Aberg said of the first round conditions at Augusta National, via Fox54. "There isn't a ton of wind, but it still swirls. "There's a few greens that get a little crusty towards the end of the afternoon, and you really have to place your second shots if you're good off the tee. It makes it tricky when the wind kind of goes back in your face and then down." Aberg will have the support of girlfriend Olivia Peet, who posted her outfit following the third round. "Loved this fit today," she said while showing off her black dress. Olivia Peet Olivia Peet Aberg begins his final round at 2:10 p.m. ET. Related: Paulina Gretzky Turns Heads With Vacation Photos Before the Masters
Fox Sports
12-04-2025
- Sport
- Fox Sports
Patrick Reed and Ludvig Aberg make Saturday moves at the Masters. Justin Rose drops back
Associated Press AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — Patrick Reed says his putter has been 'on vacation.' Golf fans who primarily watch major championships and the PGA Tour might have the impression that Reed has been lounging on a beach somewhere, too. But Reed's putter might be coming home, and it helped him move up the leaderboard at the Masters on Saturday. The 2018 Masters champion shot a 3-under 69 to at least give himself an outside chance of chasing down Rory McIlroy over the last 18 holes. Reed closed with three birdies over his final six holes. Ludvig Aberg also made a late move, with three straight birdies from Nos. 14-16 in his round of 69. Both were at 6-under 210, six shots behind McIlroy. Justin Rose went the opposite direction, shooting 75 to fall seven shots back. They were part of a chasing pack that needs everything to go right at Augusta National on Sunday for a chance at the green jacket. Reed closed with a 68 in 2023 to tie for fourth, his last top-10 finish in a major. He knows that won't be good enough this time. 'You just never know. But you'd have to expect to go out and play the best round you've got,' Reed said. 'I'm thinking for me to be able to win this golf tournament, I've got to shoot my lowest round I've ever shot on Sunday out here.' Despite having left the PGA Tour for Saudi-funded LIV Golf, Reed has maintained his usual busy schedule, playing individual events on the European and Asian tours. That hasn't stopped him from falling outside the top 100 in the world ranking, but the 34-year-old Reed said his ball-striking may be better than ever. At his peak, though — and certainly when he won the Masters — Reed was one of the best putters in golf. But he said after his frustrating opening-round 71 that the flatstick has been on holiday. 'It needs to come back. Today it seemed to be kind of — it's here in Georgia,' Reed said. 'It might be in the ZIP code.' Reed has more to play for than a second green jacket. A high finish could help him get into the rest of the year's majors, starting with the PGA Championship next month, but Reed said he can't be thinking about that. 'You go out and play solid golf, everything takes care of itself,' he said. Aberg will have a hard time improving upon his finish last year, when only a sublime performance by Scottie Scheffler prevented the Swede from winning in his Masters debut. He closed with a 69 to finish alone in second. 'I think I teed off in the second or third to last group last year, and it was really cool to feel all the buzz and feel all the excitement and nerves and still able to go out and shoot a good score,' Aberg said. 'So hopefully we can do that (Sunday) again and see where it ends up.' Rose began the day with a one-shot lead, and his fall down the leaderboard continued a dispiriting pattern. The 44-year-old from England has led or co-led five times after 18 holes and three times at the midway point, but in none of those years did he maintain the lead through 54 holes. He did make a Saturday charge in 2017 to tie the lead, only to lose a playoff to Sergio Garcia. Rose will need a lot of help to add a second major title to the U.S. Open he won at Merion a dozen years ago. ___ AP Masters coverage: recommended
Associated Press
12-04-2025
- Sport
- Associated Press
Patrick Reed and Ludvig Aberg make Saturday moves at the Masters. Justin Rose drops back
AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — Patrick Reed says his putter has been 'on vacation.' Golf fans who primarily watch major championships and the PGA Tour might have the impression that Reed has been lounging on a beach somewhere, too. But Reed's putter might be coming home, and it helped him move up the leaderboard at the Masters on Saturday. The 2018 Masters champion shot a 3-under 69 to at least give himself an outside chance of chasing down Rory McIlroy over the last 18 holes. Reed closed with three birdies over his final six holes. Ludvig Aberg also made a late move, with three straight birdies from Nos. 14-16 in his round of 69. Both were at 6-under 210, six shots behind McIlroy. Justin Rose went the opposite direction, shooting 75 to fall seven shots back. They were part of a chasing pack that needs everything to go right at Augusta National on Sunday for a chance at the green jacket. Reed closed with a 68 in 2023 to tie for fourth, his last top-10 finish in a major. He knows that won't be good enough this time. 'You just never know. But you'd have to expect to go out and play the best round you've got,' Reed said. 'I'm thinking for me to be able to win this golf tournament, I've got to shoot my lowest round I've ever shot on Sunday out here.' Despite having left the PGA Tour for Saudi-funded LIV Golf, Reed has maintained his usual busy schedule, playing individual events on the European and Asian tours. That hasn't stopped him from falling outside the top 100 in the world ranking, but the 34-year-old Reed said his ball-striking may be better than ever. At his peak, though — and certainly when he won the Masters — Reed was one of the best putters in golf. But he said after his frustrating opening-round 71 that the flatstick has been on holiday. 'It needs to come back. Today it seemed to be kind of — it's here in Georgia,' Reed said. 'It might be in the ZIP code.' Reed has more to play for than a second green jacket. A high finish could help him get into the rest of the year's majors, starting with the PGA Championship next month, but Reed said he can't be thinking about that. 'You go out and play solid golf, everything takes care of itself,' he said. Aberg will have a hard time improving upon his finish last year, when only a sublime performance by Scottie Scheffler prevented the Swede from winning in his Masters debut. He closed with a 69 to finish alone in second. 'I think I teed off in the second or third to last group last year, and it was really cool to feel all the buzz and feel all the excitement and nerves and still able to go out and shoot a good score,' Aberg said. 'So hopefully we can do that (Sunday) again and see where it ends up.' Rose began the day with a one-shot lead, and his fall down the leaderboard continued a dispiriting pattern. The 44-year-old from England has led or co-led five times after 18 holes and three times at the midway point, but in none of those years did he maintain the lead through 54 holes. He did make a Saturday charge in 2017 to tie the lead, only to lose a playoff to Sergio Garcia. Rose will need a lot of help to add a second major title to the U.S. Open he won at Merion a dozen years ago. ___ AP Masters coverage:
USA Today
09-04-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Players to win the Masters a year after runner-up finish at Augusta National
Players to win the Masters a year after runner-up finish at Augusta National Ludvig Aberg has a chance to join some Masters greats with a win this year. Only eight golfers have won the Masters a year after finishing as the runner-up, a club Aberg can join this year. As a Masters rookie in 2024, Aberg shined, signing for a 7-under 281 total over four days and finishing four shots behind Scottie Scheffler. The feat has happened twice in the past 10 years, but before that, it was 31 Masters before a runner-up found a way to slip on the green jacket the next year. One golfer on this list accomplished the feat twice, and it's the player with the most titles at Augusta National Golf Club. Players to win Masters year after runner-up finish Ralph Guldahl: 1939 Byron Nelson: 1942 Arnold Palmer: 1962 Jack Nicklaus: 1965, 1972 Billy Casper: 1970 Ben Crenshaw: 1984 Jordan Spieth: 2015 Dustin Johnson: 2020
