Ludvig Åberg’s Masters Hopes Dented by Dramatic Turn on Augusta’s 12th
Ludvig Åberg, starting the final round of The Masters in 21st position, ignited hopes of a late charge with a blistering start. Three consecutive birdies on holes 1, 2, and 3 had commentators wondering if the Swedish star could contend for the coveted green jacket.
Early Momentum and Expert Analysis
Åberg’s impressive start was immediately noted by Viaplay’s expert analyst, Per-Ulrik Johansson, who questioned whether the Swede could genuinely challenge the leaders. The early birdies represented a significant improvement, as Åberg hadn’t birdied the first hole on any previous day during the tournament.
Disaster Strikes on the 12th
The momentum, however, proved fleeting. A disastrous outing on the par-3 12th hole – notorious for its difficulty – saw Åberg’s ball find the water hazard after a severely duffed tee shot.
“The ball isn’t even close, what happened?” Johansson exclaimed on the Viaplay broadcast, expressing shock at the miscue. “He must have hit the wrong club. What a shame.”
Double Bogey and Continued Challenges
The result was a double bogey, significantly impacting Åberg’s position on the leaderboard. Even as he managed to salvage a par on the 13th after also finding water, the damage was done. He now sits at four under par, eight strokes behind the current leader.
Viaplay Coverage and Swedish Interest
The Masters is being streamed exclusively on Viaplay, which is also offering multiple extrastreams including coverage of “Selected Groups,” “Amen Corner,” and holes 15 & 16. Viaplay’s coverage includes analysis from Anders Sjöstrand, Peter Hedblom, Per-Ulrik Johansson, and Jonas Karlsson.
The tournament also features Alex Norén, marking the first time Sweden has had two representatives at Augusta National in seven years.
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Did you know? Ludvig Åberg finished runner-up in his debut Masters in 2024 and tied for seventh in 2025.
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