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Ludvig Åberg plays the first Ryder Cup of his career.
Then the Swede gets a dream start.
– I was nervous, of course, says Åberg to the tournament’s website.
Swedish golf’s big shooting star Ludvig Åberg, 23, is playing his first career Ryder Cup. He does that in a team with the Norwegian Viktor Hovland26. The Scandinavian duo got off to a dream start to the tournament when they won their duel with the USA’s Max Home and Brian Harman.
Åberg is praised
After a shaky start, Åberg grew into the match, above all in the form of his short game.
– We managed to score, that’s what it’s all about. It’s very fun!, he says to the Ryder Cup’s own channels.
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Already at hole 14 it was clear that the duo had claimed victory.
– He is a stallion. Don’t be fooled by his inexperience, he can measure up to anyone in the world, says Hovland about Åberg.
Europe is currently leading against the USA with 2-0 after even John Rahm and Tyrrell Hat won his match. The Ryder Cup is played this year in Rome, Italy.
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The four-balls continue during the morning before the best balls start at 12.25.
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