Matt Fitzpatrick reveals what shocked him about Ludvig Aberg’s personality after meeting him at the Ryder Cup

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Matt Fitzpatrick has shared what surprised him about Ludvig Aberg after being in the same team as the Swede during Team Europe’s Ryder Cup win last year.

To say that Ludvig Aberg has had a meteoric rise over the last 12 months would be an understatement. The 24-year-old was not even a professional this time last year.

But Aberg has established himself as one of the most exciting players on the planet right now. He marked his Masters debut by finishing second to Scottie Scheffler last week.

What was remarkable was that it was not only his Masters bow, but also his first appearance in any major championship.

Certainly, Luke Donald was vindicated for handing Aberg a captain’s pick for the Ryder Cup last year, ahead of the likes of Adrian Meronk.

Matt Fitzpatrick surprised by Ludvig Aberg at the Ryder Cup

Aberg won two points from four matches in Rome. And of course, he was alongside Viktor Hovland as they secured a record win over Scheffler and Brooks Koepka.

Many will now be expecting Aberg to win a major sooner rather than later. And speaking in his press conference ahead of this week’s RBC Heritage, Matt Fitzpatrick shared what he thought of Aberg at the Ryder Cup.

“He was a lot shyer than I thought. Which I don’t think is a bad thing at all,” he said.

“He was, not quiet, but very reserved. And I don’t think that’s a bad thing. I think he’s probably taking it all in. I remember my first Ryder Cup, it’s a lot to take in. But yeah I think he’s obviously on the right track. He’s doing everything right, so I wouldn’t be worried about him. That’s for sure.”

Major championship victories surely just around the corner

Obviously, the sport has seen players make flying starts to their careers before fading away. So it is too soon to assess what level Aberg should reach.

However, it was striking how well he seemed to bounce back from any mistakes he made at The Masters. Aberg never got too emotional, and often walked off greens smiling whether he had made a birdie or a bogey.

He definitely appears to be someone who appreciates the position he currently finds himself in. And that attitude may help him take that next step and become a major winner.

Certainly, Aberg looks to have everything to ensure that he is right at the top of major championship leaderboards and a prominent player at Ryder Cups for years to come.