Ludvig Åberg’s Driver Damaged in Travel Mishap Ahead of Open Championship

Ludvig Åberg’s preparation for the Open Championship hit a snag before he even teed off. The Swedish golfer’s driver shaft snapped in half and his launch monitor cracked after his golf bags were delayed for three days during travel from Boston to Sweden following the Travelers Championship.

What happened to Åberg’s equipment?

Åberg’s troubles began when his luggage, including his golf bags, didn’t arrive for three days after his flight from Boston to Sweden. When his equipment finally arrived, he discovered the damage. “When I pulled it out, my driver was snapped in half,” Åberg said during an on-course interview at Royal Birkdale. His Foresight GC Quad launch monitor was also cracked in half, forcing him to replace both before the Genesis Scottish Open.

How did it affect his performance?

Despite the setback, Åberg managed to compete in the Scottish Open but missed the cut last Friday at the Renaissance Club. This week’s Open Championship marks his first event without a top-10 finish since his T-4 at the PGA Championship. However, Åberg has been consistent in majors, riding a streak of four straight top-25 finishes since missing back-to-back cuts at last year’s PGA and U.S. Open.

What’s next for Åberg at the Open Championship?

Åberg enters the Open Championship at Royal Birkdale with a solid major record but faces challenges after his recent equipment issues. His ability to adapt quickly will be tested as he aims to extend his streak of top-25 finishes in majors. The event, starting this week, will show if the travel mishap was just a minor hiccup or a bigger obstacle.