Aberg shot a 4-under 66, finding himself in contention after the first round. A rookie has not won the tournament since 1913.
Ludvig Aberg, of Sweden, reacts after missing a putt on the 15th hole during the first round of the U.S. Open golf tournament Thursday, June 13, 2024, in Pinehurst, N.C.the Pinehurst’s difficult No. 2 course to shoot 4-under 66
Aberg’s success doesn’t come as a huge surprise. He finished second at the Masters last month and is ranked sixth in world.“Yeah, he’s a strike show,” said Finau, who shot 67. “He’s far from a rookie. I mean, he’s not even your average first guy playing in a major championship. He’s been on some of the biggest stages already and shown he’s going to be a world-class player. It was a joy to watch.”
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