Ludvig Åberg Faces Challenges at Ryder Cup with Bench and Taunts

Ludvig Åberg's performance at the 2025 Ryder Cup has been a challenging one, marked by significant struggles and disappointment. On Saturday, he managed to win only one hole in his match alongside Matt Fitzpatrick against American duo Bryson DeChambeau and Cameron Young. The match, filled with tough competition, saw Åberg and Fitzpatrick trailing from early on and ultimately concluding with a loss after failing to secure any significant holes. The American crowd added to the pressure by taunting Åberg with chants about pickled herring, further complicating his performance during the match.

In light of these difficulties, European team captain Luke Donald decided to bench Åberg for Saturday's best-ball matches, highlighting his poor performance in recent rounds. His coach, Hans Larsson, voiced confidence in Åberg's potential, stating that he was "extremely hungry" to perform better in the upcoming singles matches on Sunday, where every player will compete to influence the overall outcome of the Ryder Cup. Meanwhile, other European golfers, such as Rory McIlroy and Jon Rahm, performed well, helping maintain Europe’s lead in the competition despite Åberg's setbacks.