Ludvig Åberg Shines with Second Hole-in-One of 2025 at HSBC Championship

Swedish golfer Ludvig Åberg made an impressive mark at the 2025 HSBC Championship in Abu Dhabi by scoring his second hole-in-one of the year during the first round of the tournament. Åberg's remarkable shot came on the eighth hole, which measured 167 meters, where he struck an iron shot that rolled into the cup. Despite a challenging start including two bogeys and four pars after an early birdie, Åberg rallied with a birdie on the tenth hole followed by an eagle, concluding the round at four under par (score 68). This tied him with world number two Rory McIlroy for the round’s best score. Fellow Swedish golfers Mikael Lindberg and Joakim Lagergren also competed well, with Lindberg finishing four under and Lagergren scoring 72. Among the Swedes, Alex Norén had a notable round, reaching seven under par before a bogey on the 16th hole left him at seven under, just one shot behind the tournament leaders. With the field fiercely competitive, five players, including Tommy Fleetwood and Shane Lowry, led at eight under par. Åberg is guaranteed qualification for the season finale in Dubai next week, building on his Ryder Cup performance that helped secure Europe's victory. Reflecting on his hole-in-one, Åberg remarked with enthusiasm, "I thought: 'Come on, we need a birdie.' And then it turned into a hole-in-one. How fun! We'll be seeing a lot of that on social media in the coming days," capturing the excitement of his achievement.

The HSBC Championship featured 72 players, with several top Swedish golfers present, highlighting Sweden's strong presence in international golf. Åberg’s performance and his second hole-in-one of the year underscore a standout season and strong form going into the 2025 golf tour climax.