WATCH: Ludvig Aberg forced to try unconventional putt shot at the US Open 2024 final round showdown
Ludvig Aberg found himself with one of the most interesting lies at the US Open. His ball narrowly avoided the bunker, but it didn't leave him in a much better position than if it had. Instead, his ball was on the lip of the bunker and he was forced to stand in the bunker to line up his shot.
It prompted a shot unlike what is normally seen on a golf course. Pinehurst No. 2 is known for its interesting bunkers and unique challenges, and that proved true for Aberg during the final round. He had to stand in the bunker and hold the putter with his hands well apart.
Aberg had to hold his putter like a hockey stick. Generally, players hold any golf club with their hands together and swing from there. To steady his club and aim it correctly, Aberg had one hand up on the handle and the other a few inches above the club-head.
Watch the shot below:
All Aberg could do was channel his inner hockey player and try to knock the golf ball over near the hole for another shot attempt after that one. The positioning of his body and the ball suppressed his chances of making it from there.
Aberg has had a pretty good weekend but has run into a bit of trouble in the fourth round. He was tied for the lead after the first round. Now, through seven holes in the final round, he's even to par for the weekend and two over for the day.
Ludvig Aberg opens up on challenges at Pinehurst No. 2
The US Open venue this weekend is Pinehurst No. 2. If the lower scores weren't an indicator, several golfers have talked about the challenges that the course has provided. Ludvig Aberg isn't one of them, but he did recall his first outing on this course.
The US Open is a new experience for the golfer, who made his debut in each Major this year. He's never played the US Open, but he has played Pinehurst No. 2 and knows how difficult it is.
On Friday, Aberg said (via ESPN):
"I remember it was one of my first experiences coming over and playing a really hard golf course in America. And I was like, 'Is this what golf in America is like?' Luckily it's not like this every week. But I just remember it being very hard."
Ludvig Aberg responded well through the first two rounds. He became the first player in US Open history to have a share of the lead after one round in his debut. He followed that up by taking the lead after 36 holes. He's stumbled a bit since, but it's been another good outing for the Swede.