‘That’s What I Try to Do’: Just Days After His Ryder Cup Pick, Young Gun Ludvig Aberg Shares a Saguine Mindset

The BMW PGA Championship is reaching its final day! Undoubtedly, the golf world sees an exciting competition nearing its climax. The players are vying for a cut from the prize purse of $9 million along with the title. Leading the scorecard going into the last round is none other than Ludvig Aberg, the young phenom.

Coming off a fresh win, the Swedish professional would be aiming to carry forward his momentum in the ongoing tournament to register a victory. And, when asked about the same in a press conference, the Ryder Cup player had much to say with respect to his champion mindset, implying how he “can do it” again!

Ludvig Aberg opens up on his composed mindset

Ludvig Aberg had emerged victorious in the Omega European Masters held at Crans-sur-Sierre with a score of 19-under 261. Moreover, the win at the $2.5 million event earned him a place as a Ryder Cup pick from the captain Luke Donald. Leading the scorecard at the BMW PGA Championship with a total of 6-under 200, the 23-year-old was seen sporting a calm mindset in the midst of it all.

Responding to the question as to how much from the previous victory he would like to replicate, the European Tour pro mentioned how the win in “Switzerland was cool”, especially since he did so while “coming from behind”. Moreover, he pointed out how “playing well over the back nine gave him a belief” that he can do it on the course.

Continuing on his response, the Omega European Masters champ conveyed how he believes he can do the same on this stage as well. Nevertheless, he confessed how, for him, it is just golf at the end of the day. “That’s what I try to do, hit every shot as good as I can,” said the golfer, while exhibiting a calm demeanor.

His confidence is not baseless since he has been able to maintain the lead as the third round came to an end on Saturday. Moreover, the new kid on the Tour has also managed to earn the respect of one of his Ryder Cup teammates, a veteran no less!

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Rory McIlroy is all praises for Aberg

Securing a spot on the European team at the last minute by registering a win at the Omega European Masters would not have been an easy thing to do. Moreover, McIlroy was nothing short of impressed by the golfer’s skills. Although his longest conversation with the Swedish pro did not go beyond five minutes during the Canadian Open, no one has shied away from calling him an “absolute stud”.

Continuing on his praise, the 34-year-old pointed out how the young golfer “drives the s**t out of the golf ball”. But even so, the PGA Tour pro indicated how his swing was very much under his control. Moreover, he made sure to mention how it was not a surprise that Aberg came to be picked as a wild card by the skipper. What do you think? Will Aberg be able to replicate his victory at the BMW PGA Championship? Share your thoughts below.

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