Ludvig Åberg has actually played Harbour Town Golf Links like an experienced veteran, not a 24-year-old novice.
He carded a 5-under 66 for the 2nd straight day on Friday, sitting at 10-under through 36 holes at the RBC Heritage. The Swedish phenom sits one stroke behind Collin Morikawa, Sepp Straka, Tom Hoge, and J.T. Poston entering into the weekend.
“All we’re attempting to do on this golf course is [hit] fairways and greens. [They] build up,” Åberg examined.
“That’s what we’re attempting to do, offer ourselves lots of looks all the time. If you take place to slip one in more detailed, that’s fantastic.”
Åberg has actually done that magnificently to this point, ranking initially in strokes got off the tee and in strokes got approaching the green at the midway point.
He has actually likewise stayed disciplined on this Pete Dye design, which includes tree-lined fairways, little and difficult greens, as well as plenty of threats.
“Obviously, I came out a bit hotter the other day than I did today,” Åberg included.
Ludvig Åberg strikes a tee shot on the 7th hole throughout the 2nd round of the 2024 RBC Heritage. Picture by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images
“But we didn’t attempt to require anything. We remained really disciplined– me and [my caddie] Joe [Skovron]– to our targets, and wound up completing birdie-birdie, which was sort of a reward on those 2 holes, however clearly extremely happy with the method we’ve been playing.”
In addition to making birdies on the 17th and 18th holes, Åberg made birdies on the challenging little par-4 13th and the par-5 15th, raising him up the leaderboard and into the mix.
The birdie at 13 originated from 13 feet, while the one at 15 took place to be a two-putt. Åberg released a 7-wood over the trees on the corner of the dogleg delegated 14 feet away, however might not transform the eagle chance.
Still, he got a couple more shots on 17 and 18, thanks to his fatal accuracy with his irons. His last 2 birdies originated from a combined 8 feet.
“All you’re attempting to do is strike the center of the green most times, and if you get an excellent appearance, that’s terrific,” Åberg included.
“But I believe it likewise boils down to not truly attempting to require anything, simply attempting to keep striking excellent shots. I seem like I’m swinging it the method– extremely near the method I wish to.”
If Åberg keeps swinging like this, he definitely will compete. If he can continue to stay this disciplined, anything is possible, which must put the rest of the PGA Tour on notification.
Jack Milko is a golf personnel author for SB Nation’s Playing Through. Make certain to have a look at @_PlayingThrough for more golf protection. You can follow him on Twitter @jack_milko .