Ludvig Åberg turned pro in June 2023, played in the Ryder Cup three months later, and finished second at the Masters in his very first appearance: the Swede has one of the smoothest and fastest swings on the tour.
Ludvig Åberg, born in 1999 in Sweden, has three professional wins, including two on the PGA Tour, and has won two Ryder Cups with Europe. Here is his career, his record and the key points of his swing.
Who is Ludvig Åberg?
Ludvig Åberg is a Swedish golfer born on October 31, 1999, in Eslöv, in southern Sweden. He initially played soccer as a midfielder before switching to golf around the age of 13. He then attended the National Sports High School in Helsingborg (PGA Tour).
From 2019 to 2023, he played for Texas Tech University in the United States, earning eight collegiate victories and two Ben Hogan Awards—in 2022 and 2023—which recognize the top collegiate player. He spent a total of 29 weeks as the world’s No. 1 amateur (Wikipedia).
In 2023, he finished first in the PGA TOUR University standings and became the first player to earn his PGA Tour card directly through that program. He turned pro in June 2023 (PGA Tour).
Things then moved very quickly: a victory at the Omega European Masters in September 2023, selection by Luke Donald for the Ryder Cup in Rome, and then a victory at the RSM Classic in November. In 2024, he finished second at the Masters in his first appearance in a major tournament (PGA Tour) and reached No. 4 in the world in June.
Ludvig Åberg's wins and results
Ludvig Åberg has won three professional tournaments in just over two years on both major tours.
| Professional Victory | Tour | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Omega European Masters | DP World Tour | 2023 |
| The RSM Classic | PGA Tour | 2023 |
| The Genesis Invitational | PGA Tour | 2025 |
| Major Tournament | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Masters | 2nd | 7th | T21 |
| PGA Championship | Cut | Cut | T4 |
| US Open | T12 | Cut | T17 |
| Open Championship | Cut | T23 | T9 |
| Other Records and Honors | Result |
|---|---|
| Highest world ranking | 4th (June 2024) |
| Ryder Cup | 2023 and 2025: Two European Victories |
| Ryder Cup Record | A 9-and-7 victory with Viktor Hovland in foursomes in 2023—the largest margin of victory in an 18-hole match |
| 2025 Ryder Cup | The only European to win his singles match, against Patrick Cantlay (2 and 1) |
| 2026 Season | No wins; 9 top-10 finishes on the PGA Tour, including a 4th-place finish at the PGA Championship |
Sources: Wikipedia, PGA Tour, ESPN, DP World Tour, Golf News Net.
Ludvig Åberg's Swing: Key Points
Ludvig Åberg has been working with Hans Larsson—who sees himself more as a performance coach than as a swing instructor—since his high school years in Helsingborg. According to him, his swing has changed very little over the ten years they’ve been working together. (GOLF.com, 2026)
- Grip: A strong left hand and a neutral—or even slightly weak—right hand; a grip often compared to Rory McIlroy's. (National Club Golfer)
- Setup: A tall posture, fairly close to the ball, armpits over the balls of the feet, in a relaxed setup. (National Club Golfer)
- Backswing: The clubface stays closed and the club stays outside the hands early in the takeaway. His hips shift about 2 to 3 inches (5 to 7 cm) away from the target to load the trail side. (GOLF.com)
- The top of the swing: Hands away from the body, limited hip rotation, but more than 90° of shoulder rotation. (National Club Golfer)
- Transition: A big shift toward the target: he pushes into his lead foot and uses the ground, while his arms drop into a shallow position. (GOLF.com)
- Impact and finish: The trail arm releases strongly from halfway down, then the legs, hips and spine fully extend through the ball into a balanced finish. (National Club Golfer)
- Speed: On the PGA Tour in 2026: 120 mph (193 km/h) clubhead speed with the driver and an average distance of 317 yards (290 m). (PGA Tour)
His known fault: the club getting stuck behind him and a path too far from the inside. He fixes it with small daily adjustments rather than major rebuilds (Australian Golf Digest, 2024).
What an amateur can learn from Ludvig Åberg's swing
- Load your trail foot with a slight shift of the hips away from the target, then push into your lead foot to start the downswing. Less experienced players can keep just the loading move. See our downswing and transition lessons.
- Keep his principles (a solid setup, a wide backswing, arms in sync with the lower body, extension through the ball) but make a full shoulder turn, without trying to restrict your hips the way he does. See our body rotation lessons.
- Off the tee, chase speed but strike the center of the face: that is the first of his driver keys. See our lessons on speed and distance.
Compare with other pros' swings.
Ludvig Åberg on Best Golf Tips
Best Golf Tips does not yet offer any video lessons by Ludvig Åberg. To work on the same topics, check out our topics Driving, Speed, Power, and Distance, Downswing and Transition and Body Rotation.
For further reading, check out the profiles of Rory McIlroy, whose grip is often compared to his, and Scottie Scheffler, who beat him at the 2024 Masters.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ludvig Åberg: Age, Wins, Coach, and Swing
How old is Ludvig Åberg?
27 years old. He was born on October 31, 1999, in Eslöv, Sweden.
How many tournaments has Ludvig Åberg won?
Three professional victories: the 2023 Omega European Masters (DP World Tour), the 2023 RSM Classic, and the 2025 Genesis Invitational (PGA Tour). As of November 2026, he had not won a tournament.
Who is Ludvig Åberg's coach?
Hans Larsson, whom he met at the sports high school in Helsingborg and with whom he has been working for about ten years.
What is Ludvig Åberg's swing like?
A strong left-hand grip, a tall posture, a wide backswing with little hip turn but more than 90° of shoulder turn, then a big shift toward the target and full extension through the ball.
How fast does Ludvig Åberg swing?
Approximately 120 mph (193 km/h) in clubhead speed with the driver in 2026, for an average distance of 317 yards (290 m) on the PGA Tour.