History of Ludvig Åberg in Timeline

Ludvig Åberg is a professional golfer from Sweden. He competes on both the PGA Tour and the European Tour. He is known for his success in the sport of golf.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

October 1999: Ludvig Åberg Born

Ludvig Åberg was born in Eslöv, Sweden, on October 31, 1999, to parents Mia and Johan. He has an elder sister named Linnea.

2016: Awarded the Annika Sörenstam Trophy

In 2016, Åberg was awarded the Annika Sörenstam Trophy after winning the Swedish Teen Tour Order of Merit.

2017: European Boys' Team Championship and Fairhaven Trophy win

In 2017, Åberg was the individual leader at the European Boys' Team Championship and won the Fairhaven Trophy.

2018: Toyota Junior Golf World Cup and European Tour Debut

In 2018, Åberg finished third individually at the Toyota Junior Golf World Cup. He also made his European Tour debut at the 2018 Nordea Masters, finishing tied for 34th.

2019: Runner-Up and Team Championship

In 2019, Åberg was runner-up at the African Amateur Stroke Play Championship and a member of the winning Swedish team at the European Amateur Team Championship. He also started college at Texas Tech University and won the Sun Bowl Marathon All-America Golf Classic.

2020: Victories on the Swedish Golf Tour

In 2020, after the collegiate season was cut short due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Åberg won the Katrineholm Open and the Barsebäck Resort Masters on the Swedish Golf Tour. He also represented the International Team at the 2020 Arnold Palmer Cup, achieving a 4–0 record.

February 2021: Wins the Jones Cup Invitational

In February 2021, Åberg won the Jones Cup Invitational.

September 2022: Eisenhower Trophy and World Amateur Golf Ranking

In September 2022, Åberg represented Sweden at the Eisenhower Trophy, where his team were runners-up. He also rose to number one in the World Amateur Golf Ranking for the first time in September 2022.

2022: Åberg tops PGA Tour University rankings

In 2022, Ludvig Åberg topped the 2022-23 PGA Tour University rankings, securing membership on the tour.

January 2023: Competes in Hero Dubai Desert Classic

In January 2023, Åberg competed in the Hero Dubai Desert Classic on the European Tour after earning an invitation through leading the PGA Tour University rankings and held a share of the lead after the first round.

June 2023: Ludvig Åberg Turns Professional

In June 2023, Ludvig Åberg turned professional after being ranked number one in the World Amateur Golf Ranking for 29 weeks. He also earned membership on the PGA Tour after finishing on top of the 2022–23 PGA Tour University rankings.

June 2023: Professional Debut at RBC Canadian Open

In June 2023, Åberg made his professional debut at the RBC Canadian Open on the PGA Tour, finishing in a tie for 25th place.

June 2023: Turns Professional

In June 2023, Åberg turned professional, ending his amateur career ranked number one on the World Amateur Golf Ranking.

September 2023: Ryder Cup Selection and Victory

On September 4, 2023, Åberg was selected for Team Europe at the 2023 Ryder Cup by captain Luke Donald. Europe won the event 16 1/2–11 1/2

2023: Started 2023 outside 3000th

Åberg started 2023 outside 3000th in world ranking.

November 2024: Moves into House with Girlfriend

In November 2024, Åberg moved into a house in Ponte Vedra, Florida, with his girlfriend Olivia Peet, who played tennis at Texas Tech University.

2024: Joins AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am

At the start of the 2024 season, Åberg was in solo-second place at the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am. The tournament was called off due to inclement weather, and Clark was declared the winner.

2024: PGA Tour Exempt Status Secured

In 2023, Åberg secured exempt status on the PGA Tour through the 2024 season by finishing on top of the 2022–23 PGA Tour University rankings.

2024: Major Championship Debut and Ranking

In 2024, Åberg made his major championship debut at the Masters Tournament, finishing solo second. He moved to a career-best number six on the Official World Golf Ranking. He missed the cut at the PGA Championship but finished tied-12th at the U.S. Open.

2024: Masters Tournament Invitation Secured

In November 2023, Åberg won his first tournament on the PGA Tour, the RSM Classic, which moved him into the top 50 of the Official World Golf Ranking and secured him an invitation to the 2024 Masters Tournament.

2025: Genesis Invitational Win and Masters Performance

In February 2025, Åberg won the Genesis Invitational and earned $4 million. At the 2025 Masters Tournament, he tumbled out of contention after struggling on the final two holes.