HERO DUBAI DESERT CLASSIC

January 28, 2023

Ludvig Aberg

Majlis Course at Emirates Golf Club

Press Conference

Q. Talking about your first round first, tell us what it was like out there and the incredible applause and support you had out there.

LUDVIG ABERG: It was fun. There's quite a few people from my hometown is here this week, so to have their support is really cool. The first couple holes scared me a little bit because of the noise but obviously really cool to feel the energy and see some good crows.

Q. The commentators every time you had a birdie putt were willing you to get it in every time. What did it feel like at times when you saw yourself sharing the top of the leaderboard with people like Rory?

LUDVIG ABERG: Yeah, it's really cool. Obviously I think as a competitor, that's what you want to see and you want to be able to, because I know what I can do and I know that playing well leads to those kinds of score. I'm not really thinking about it too much but obviously super happy and really cool to see my name up there.

Q. I know playing collegiate golf you'll be used to cameras but do you feel like you haven't been intimidated here at a Rolex Series Event, is there any part of this week that makes you feel nervous?

LUDVIG ABERG: Obviously, if I say I'm not nervous, I'd be lying but it's also a good thing to be nervous because that means that you care and it means that you're doing something right, so I'll just try to benefit off of it instead of freaking out. So it's really cool to be here and it's really cool to play well and hopefully keep it up.

Q. You've got a very long list of accolades and awards. What's the future hold for you?

LUDVIG ABERG: Yeah, I'll be turning pro in the summer. So I'll have one more semester in school, so I'm excited to get done with that. Then obviously because I got a spot through the PGA Tour University rankings, I'll play a little more in the summer. They announced that you could get your PGA Tour card straight out of school which I'm looking at and keeping my eyes on, so hopefully I can keep playing well over the spring.

Q. How are you going to tackle round three and four? Conservative or do what you did in round one?

LUDVIG ABERG: I'm not thinking about changing too much. I feel like if I do the preparations that I know are good for me, kind of see where that takes me but I'm not going to change a whole lot. Try to get some sleep today. I didn't get too much last night.