Ludvig Aberg roared back to life at the Scottish Open as he carded a brilliant second round of 65 to go just three off the lead heading into the weekend’s action.
Aberg has not quite been where many expected him to be in 2025 and he’s struggled for the consistency in his game that won him so much praise in 2024.
However, at the Renaissance Club, Aberg delivered a masterclass in iron play and carded a five-under round to build on his opening day 67.
It leaves Aberg at eight under par going into Saturday, and he’ll now be hoping to kick on and seal a third PGA Tour win.
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Of course, winning on any links course in the UK is always a unique challenge and the Renaissance Club is no different.
Now, Aberg has given his honest opinion on the course itself.
Ludvig Aberg delivers Renaissance Club verdict after round two of the Scottish Open
It’s been a real surprise to see Aberg not win in 2025 as yet but by the same token, it’s no surprise to see him burst into life in Scotland either.
The Swede has been putting in plenty of work back home to prepare for this European stint and he’s admitted that the Renaissance Club is very much a course that takes time to learn.
“It does. I spent two weeks in Sweden where the greens aren’t rolling 14. That was a good thing to get reps. Obviously it takes away from break on the putts, especially these shorter putts you’re used to not hitting as firm, and now that little change in the way you hit them,” Aberg said of his time off.
Asked specifically about the course in Scotland, he believes it’s a completely fair test.
“Yeah, it’s the same for everyone, and it is a little bit different but we knew that going into it. I’m pleased with the way it’s been the last couple days.
“It’s different every time we play it, with the different direction from yesterday to today and this year with the fairways a little bit firmer.
“It’s a cool course. It’s definitely growing on me. I like the way that it looks, and you get some really tough shots, and you get some easier ones. It’s a good mix between that, but I think it’s playing really fair and really true, and I’m looking forward to the weekend.”
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Aberg needs a win to boost Ryder Cup hopes
Let’s be clear, there’s very little chance of Ludvig Aberg not going to Bethpage.
He was exceptional on his debut in Rome and Luke Donald knows full well he is a world class player who is only going to get better.
However, from a selfish point of view, Aberg will want to get a win under his belt before the Ryder Cup rolls around.
Golfers thrive off confidence and good play and if he can get a win, it will only boost him in terms of form and it could well propel him into the top six so he doesn’t even need a captain’s pick.
At just three back of the leaders in Scotland, there might never be a better time for the Swede to get it done.
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