LA JOLLA, Calif. — Three weeks in the past, Ludvig Åberg paraded round Torrey Pines, posted a 9-under 63 through the first spherical of the Farmers Insurance coverage Open, and appeared destined to win one other title on the PGA Tour.
Then hell struck. Åberg turned violently unwell after his second spherical and struggled to make his manner by days three and 4. He reportedly obtained sick whereas on the course, and the Swede stated that he misplaced eight kilos in about two days due to this ‘mysterious’ sickness.
“I don’t know. If I knew, I’d let you know,” Åberg stated when requested if he had a prognosis.
“My first preliminary response was meals poisoning as a result of it was kind of the timeline made sense, however then it kind of shifted to the fever. I don’t know. All I do know is it wasn’t gratifying and I’m glad I’m over it.”
Åberg withdrew from the AT&T Pebble Seaside Professional-Am the next week, as his abdomen bug was the chills. He labored in Monterrey, posting a 5-over 77 earlier than his physique compelled him to name it quits after the primary spherical. He wanted to relaxation.
However now, two weeks later, he’s again in Southern California, feeling wholesome once more, and he is able to precise revenge.
“Because the information broke that we have been going to return again right here, I used to be thrilled,” Åberg stated.
“I really like this place. I believe it’s among the best golf programs that we play. [Thursday] was robust, however as we speak was much more regular Torrey Pines days with the west wind and the sunny skies. Actually happy to be right here once more.”
Åberg sits at 4-under by 36 holes and carded a masterful 6-under 66 on Friday to soar up the leaderboard. He’s 4 strokes behind Davis Thompson, who shot a 66 of his personal.
Jack Milko is a golf workers author for SB Nation’s Enjoying By way of. Comply with him on X @jack_milko.
