Åberg’s Late Charge: Too Little, Too Late for the Swedish Star?

Ludvig Åberg carded his best round of the week with a three-under-par 69 on Saturday, but a frustrating front nine has left him 11 shots adrift of leaders Rory McIlroy and Cameron Young. Despite a flurry of seven birdies, the 26-year-old enters the final round tied for 21st, needing a miracle to catch the frontrunners.

Round 3 Breakdown: A Tale of Two Nines

• The Struggle: Åberg’s round nearly derailed early with a “trio of bogeys” on holes 5, 6, and 7. “I left the short shots on the wrong side of the hole,” Åberg admitted.
• The Fightback: Paired with Scottie Scheffler, Ludvig showed his class on the back nine, racking up six birdies to finish with a respectable 69.
• The Gap: He currently sits at even-par (216) for the tournament, 11 shots back from the lead (-11) and 6 shots away from the top 10.

Swedish Watch: Final Round Tee Times

Both Swedes in the field saved their best golf for Saturday, but they face a long Sunday at Augusta:

• Ludvig Åberg (E): Tied 21st | Tee off: 19:24 EAT (18:24 CEST)
• Alex Norén (+1): Tied 39th | Coming off a strong 69 on Saturday.