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Rai's Advice: Putter Change Could Unlock Aberg
18 May
Summary
- Ludvig Aberg struggles with putting despite elite ball-striking.
- Aaron Rai suggests switching to a TaylorMade Spider putter.
- Scottie Scheffler transformed his game with a similar putter change.
Ludvig Aberg's quest for a major victory was again stalled at the PGA Championship, where he finished in contention but was ultimately outdueled by Aaron Rai. Aberg, who has struggled to convert strong positions into wins since his impressive Masters debut, showed a recurring pattern of wilting under pressure in major championships.
His ball-striking at the PGA Championship was exceptional, leading the field in strokes gained from tee to green. However, his putting proved to be his downfall, the only area where he lost strokes. This weakness was starkly contrasted with the success of Scottie Scheffler, who also battled putting inconsistencies despite elite ball-striking.
Following advice, Scheffler switched to a TaylorMade Spider Tour X mallet putter, a move recommended by Rory McIlroy. This change immediately elevated his game, leading to multiple victories, including a Masters Green Jacket. Experts suggest Aberg must make a similar equipment change to elevate his game and prevent further major opportunities from slipping away.
