Young Golfer Ludvig Åberg Leads the Pack at Scottish Open

Swedish golfer Ludvig Åberg surged to the top of the leaderboard at the Scottish Open after firing impressive back-to-back rounds of 64, taking a one-shot lead over Frenchman Antoine Rozner.

Playing at The Renaissance Club, the 24-year-old Åberg showcased remarkable consistency, reaching a total of 12 under par with a stellar bogey-free round that included six birdies.

Italian Matteo Manassero and South Korea’s Sungjae Im also delivered strong performances, finishing at 10 under after posting impressive scores of 63 and 67, respectively.

Defending champion Rory McIlroy showed resilience with a solid 66 to sit at nine under par, hoping to bounce back from his recent US Open struggles.

In a surprising turn, overnight leader Justin Thomas stumbled with a two-over 72, falling six shots behind the lead.

South African golfer Erik van Rooyen also put up a solid performance at six under after a bogey-free round of 67, setting himself in contention.

Notable absences from the cut included Dylan Frittelli, Thriston Lawrence, Louis de Jager, and Ockie Strydom, while Christiaan Bezuidenhout withdrew after just two holes of play.

Åberg’s remarkable rise in the golfing world, partnered with his Ryder Cup performance and major championship showings, has solidified his reputation as a rising star in the sport.

The Genesis Scottish Open continues to captivate golf enthusiasts as the tournament paves the way for the upcoming 152nd Open at Royal Troon, promising more exciting action on the course.