Rookie Leads the Way: Ludvig Åberg’s Historic Quest for U.S. Open Victory

At the halfway point of the U.S. Open, Ludvig Åberg has maintained his lead with a 1-under 69, putting him at 5-under for the championship at Pinehurst No. 2 in North Carolina. Despite being a tournament rookie, Åberg is aiming to secure a historic victory as the first rookie to win in over a century. His closest competitor, Matthieu Pavon, fell two shots back after two late bogeys.

The competition remains fierce as the championship reaches its midpoint, with several big names still in contention. Bryson DeChambeau, Patrick Cantlay, and Thomas Detry are all at 4-under, while Rory McIlroy, Pavon, and Tony Finau are 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 is set to begin early in the morning, with Åberg and DeChambeau teeing off in the afternoon. The tee times for the third round of the championship feature a lineup of notable players, including Kim Johnson and Garcia Sergio among others. The field is wide open as players look to capitalize on any mistakes made by their rivals and take control of the tournament before it’s too late.

Despite being ahead of many big names on paper