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The 127th Amateur highlights | Åberg leads at Lytham after round one
Sweden's Ludvig Åberg shot a brilliant seven-under-par 67 at St Annes Old Links to move into pole position of the stroke play qualifying stage of The 127th Amateur Championship.
13 Jun 22
2 mins
The Swede, ranked number three on the World Amateur Golf Ranking®, took advantage of idyllic conditions to post a superb seven-under-par 65 at St Annes Old Links and sit a stroke clear at the top.
With this week’s Championship in Lancashire attracting record entries, Aberg set the pace among the 288-player field which features competitors from 42 countries.
In one of the final groups of the day, Denmark's Mathias Lorentzen posted a fine six-under 66 to secure second place alone going into round two of stroke play qualifying tomorrow.
With this week’s Championship in Lancashire attracting record entries, Aberg set the pace among the 288-player field which features competitors from 42 countries.
In one of the final groups of the day, Denmark's Mathias Lorentzen posted a fine six-under 66 to secure second place alone going into round two of stroke play qualifying tomorrow.
“I feel like I've worked hard to get to where I am and it's more of a testament to me doing some good stuff."
