For the second consecutive week, a hole-in-one has been recorded on the PGA Tour. Ludvig Aberg achieved this feat on the third hole during the third round of the Genesis Invitational, following Emiliano Grillo’s hole-in-one at the renowned 16th hole of the Phoenix Open last week. Aberg, 25, was 140 yards away and used a pitching wedge, with the hole positioned slightly downhill from the tee box.
He landed the ball just a few feet behind the pin, and it spun back, rattling around the hole before dropping in. This marked Aberg’s first hole-in-one in his PGA Tour career. His reaction was notably more subdued compared to Grillo’s exuberant celebration at the infamous 16th hole; Aberg raised his hands in the air and fist-pumped before receiving congratulations from his caddy.
Entering the day at 4-under par, Aberg is currently at 7-under par through eight holes, tied for second place with Scottie Scheffler and Denny McCarthy. Davis Thompson leads the tournament at 8-under par, while Patrick Rodgers sits at 6-under. Rory McIlroy, Tony Finau, and Samuel Stevens are all at 4-under for the event.
Since turning professional in 2023, Aberg has secured one victory, winning the RSM Classic. Despite this single win, he has consistently been a strong contender, making 34 of 39 cuts, achieving 13 top-ten finishes, nine top-five finishes, and finishing as a runner-up four times. Aberg aims for his hole-in-one to serve as a catalyst for a victory at Torrey Pines on Sunday.
