Ludvig Åberg Battles the Wind for Opening 69 at Shinnecock | 2026 U.S. Open

Ludvig Åberg speaks to the media after carding a 1-under 69 in challenging conditions during the opening round of the 2026 U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills. 🌬️ Åberg admits he would have happily accepted an under-par round before teeing off, with strong winds making Shinnecock a severe test. ⛳ The Swede shares his first impressions of the historic venue, praising its wide fairways, demanding green complexes and unique character. 🎯 He breaks down his birdie on the difficult 13th hole, highlighting a perfectly flighted 3-wood and precise wedge play. 📈 Åberg discusses recent improvements with his new putter and explains how he has learned to focus less on the wind and more on committing to each putt. 🏌️ He identifies holes 16 and 18 as some of the toughest challenges of the day and says the demanding conditions created a fair U.S. Open test. 🔥 The world-class ball striker also explains why avoiding the right side on the brutal par-3 7th is essential to surviving one of Shinnecock's most difficult holes. 🎥 Watch the full press conference from Shinnecock Hills. #USOpen #USOpen2026 #LudvigAberg #ShinnecockHills #Golf #PGATour #MajorChampionship #GolfHighlights #GolfNews #USGA