Sharing a Similar Journey, Ryder Cup Debutant Ludvig Aberg Might Contest in Stealing Scottie Scheffler’s Renowned World Title

The anticipation is sky-high with the 2023 Ryder Cup approaching apace. However, before the teams on both sides execute their prowess on Italian greens, the events on the PGA Tour and the DP World Tour are under fans’ scrutiny. This has allowed golfers, especially Ryder Cup players to avail the opportunity of brushing up their skills before the big event. One such individual who has caught the attention of every golf enthusiast is none other than the last player to enter the Ryder Cup roster, Ludvig Aberg.

The enhancement of the Swede’s skills has been beyond phenomenal since he turned professional this year. Hence, as he currently heads the leaderboard at the BMW PGA Championship, it is only natural for speculations to surround the young golfer. Amidst this, a worthy comparison of Aberg has piqued the curiosity of many, featuring none other than Scottie Scheffler and his feasibly in-danger World No.1 title.

The discernible similitude between Scottie Scheffler and the rising Swedish professional Ludvig Aberg

Victory or rise of a golfer is always associated with a close assessment of his worthy skillset. Though, under this scrutiny, while the achievement remains the golfer’s own, his technique and records often draw out a comparison from the golf world. Similar is the scenario in the case of Ludvig Aberg, who has been phenomenal on the greens.

The young Swedish golfer grabbed the attention of Golf Digest reporter Daniel Rapaport on Twitter, where he brought forth an astonishing comparison of the star with the current World No. 1, Scottie Scheffler. Attaching a photo from the scoreboard of the ongoing BMW PGA Championship, the Twitter handle had highlighted some uncanny resemblances between Scheffler and Aberg, which after being pointed out, become hard to sideline.

He mentioned Scottie Scheffler being the last man to enter the 2021 US Ryder Cup Team and about six months forward, he had grabbed hold of the World No.1 spot in the rankings. Referring to Aberg’s entry to the European side as the last player, he detected an identical rise in the career of the 23-year-old.

The American golfer, prior to his Ryder Cup tournament, had been holding the 21st spot on the OWGR list coming from the Tour Championship. Currently, Aberg stands on the No. 91 rank and will look to reduce the gap in the upcoming events, gaining contention for the renowned No.1 title.

Hence, factoring the obvious similarities shared by the two and the notable success of the 6-time PGA Tour winner, there was only one lesson for the Ryder Cup Captains. The wisdom remained to always go with the “ascending young player,” showing due faith in the emerging talent.

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However, the comparison between the two golfers remains incomplete without taking into account the Scheffler effect on Aberg’s victories. The rising star had credited the senior player for introducing a vital winning mantra that eased matters out for him

Scheffler—the man behind the young Swede’s winning mindset

Post Ludvig Aberg’s selection in the European Ryder Cup team, the 23-year-old found himself under a massive spotlight. However, this at no point indicated that the golfer’s preceding performances were any less attention-worthy. In fact, the 2023 Rocket Mortgage Classic vouched for the young professional’s skills at an unmatched level when he conceded 7-under 65 on Day 1.

Yet, it was not the display of skills but his winning mindset that reminded everyone of the 2022 Masters Tournament winner Scottie Scheffler. Exemplifying the World No.1 golfer’s view on triumph, Ludvig Aberg during one of his interviews affirmed that winning is a skill. He said, “I think I’ve heard some interviews with Scottie [Scheffler] where he says winning is a skill, and he’s very right about that.”

This statement of the PGA Tour Pro provided a crucial insight into his outlook toward the game; one that he is likely to carry forth in his career. Till now, it wouldn’t be far-fetched to say that the golfer’s method of looking at a victory has worked in his favor. However, all eyes will be on his Sunday finale at the Wentworth Club – West Course.

Meanwhile, do you think the assumption made with regard to Scheffler and Aberg’s conquest of the prestigious World No. 1 title is an exception or a rule? Share your insights in the comments below.

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