Rookie Ludvig Åberg Leads US Open, Aims for Historic Win

Pinehurst No. 2 in North Carolina is the site of the U.S. Open, and Ludvig Åberg is currently leading the championship at 5-under. As a rookie, Åberg is aiming to make history by becoming the first rookie to win in over a century. His closest competitor, Matthieu Pavon, fell two shots back after two late bogeys.

Despite being in the lead, there are still several big names in contention for the championship title. Bryson DeChambeau, Patrick Cantlay, and Thomas Detry are all at 4-under, with Rory McIlroy and Tony Finau close behind at 3-under. However, top-ranked Scottie Scheffler is well behind at 5-over and is unlikely to make a comeback. Tiger Woods narrowly missed the cut, ending his chances of playing over the weekend.

Play for the third round of the U.S. Open begins early in the morning, with Ludvig Åberg and Bryson DeChambeau teeing off in the afternoon. The tee times for the third round feature a lineup of notable players such as Kim, Garcia, and Matsuyama among others. The competition remains fierce as the championship reaches its midpoint, setting up an exciting finish at Pinehurst No. 2