Texas Tech University Athletics
Aberg ends Tech career; earns full PGA TOUR Card
May 29, 2023 | Men's Golf
The senior was the inaugural PGA TOUR U champion
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. – Monday ran the gamut of emotions for senior Ludvig Aberg.
First it was disappointing, as Aberg and the Red Raiders bowed out of the 2023 NCAA Championships, falling in a playoff to Ohio State.
Then it was sentimental.
Donning a black under amour cap with a 3D red and black outlined "Double T" and a customary red Texas Tech polo, Aberg competed one last as a Fearless Champion.
Heading down the ninth and final hole of his Tech career, Aberg had a simple thought: "this is the last fairway"—the last fairway in an illustrious Red Raider career that featured eight victories (program record), multiple victories in three straight seasons (program record), back-to-back Ben Hogan Awards (just the second time in the awards history), back-to-back individual medalist honors at the Big 12 Conference Championship (only player in conference history) and a regional Indy title in Norman.
Quite the resume for the native of Eslov, Sweden.
As Aberg hit his penultimate putt, a 15 footer from below the green, it started off to left. As the ball turned toward the hole it looked good. Five seconds later it fell through the right side cup of the cup.
The shot moved Aberg from +5 for the championship to four-over par. But the strokes at that point weren't relevant.
The result however was, as it would serve as the final birdie that Aberg would make before earning his PGA TOUR Card and heading for the pinnacle of the professional golf world.
Making the turn toward nine, Aberg was visibly emotional.
On the ninth tee, the senior hit a good drive. Then he found the green, where yet another challenging putt awaited.
Aberg two-putted for par, thus closing the single most decorated single season and career in Texas Tech golf history.
First came a conversation with NBCs Golf Channel. Next it was time for him to sign his card.
Fast forward 20 minutes, and Aberg was "FaceTiming" with his new boss, PGA TOUR Commissioner Jay Monahan.
All in all, the day was pretty good for the former top-ranked amateur golfer in the world.
And he's not done yet.
Tomorrow the final two of college golfs final three "Player of the Year" awards will be announced: The Fred Haskins and the Jack Nicklaus. Aberg, while just a finalist, is the serious favorite to become just the fifth player in college golf to sweep the major three awards (Ben Hogan, Haskins and Nicklaus).
Next week will also be an important one for Aberg, as he will officially make his PGA TOUR debut at the RBC Canadian Open at Oakdale Golf Club.
But until then, it's time to close out his college career with two more accolades.
First it was disappointing, as Aberg and the Red Raiders bowed out of the 2023 NCAA Championships, falling in a playoff to Ohio State.
Then it was sentimental.
Donning a black under amour cap with a 3D red and black outlined "Double T" and a customary red Texas Tech polo, Aberg competed one last as a Fearless Champion.
Heading down the ninth and final hole of his Tech career, Aberg had a simple thought: "this is the last fairway"—the last fairway in an illustrious Red Raider career that featured eight victories (program record), multiple victories in three straight seasons (program record), back-to-back Ben Hogan Awards (just the second time in the awards history), back-to-back individual medalist honors at the Big 12 Conference Championship (only player in conference history) and a regional Indy title in Norman.
Quite the resume for the native of Eslov, Sweden.
As Aberg hit his penultimate putt, a 15 footer from below the green, it started off to left. As the ball turned toward the hole it looked good. Five seconds later it fell through the right side cup of the cup.
The shot moved Aberg from +5 for the championship to four-over par. But the strokes at that point weren't relevant.
The result however was, as it would serve as the final birdie that Aberg would make before earning his PGA TOUR Card and heading for the pinnacle of the professional golf world.
Making the turn toward nine, Aberg was visibly emotional.
On the ninth tee, the senior hit a good drive. Then he found the green, where yet another challenging putt awaited.
Aberg two-putted for par, thus closing the single most decorated single season and career in Texas Tech golf history.
First came a conversation with NBCs Golf Channel. Next it was time for him to sign his card.
Fast forward 20 minutes, and Aberg was "FaceTiming" with his new boss, PGA TOUR Commissioner Jay Monahan.
All in all, the day was pretty good for the former top-ranked amateur golfer in the world.
And he's not done yet.
Tomorrow the final two of college golfs final three "Player of the Year" awards will be announced: The Fred Haskins and the Jack Nicklaus. Aberg, while just a finalist, is the serious favorite to become just the fifth player in college golf to sweep the major three awards (Ben Hogan, Haskins and Nicklaus).
Next week will also be an important one for Aberg, as he will officially make his PGA TOUR debut at the RBC Canadian Open at Oakdale Golf Club.
But until then, it's time to close out his college career with two more accolades.
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