What was Ludvig Aberg's key to winning the 2025 Genesis Invitational? A look at the tournament stats

Modified Feb 17, 2025 05:05 GMT

PGA: The Genesis Invitational - Final Round - Source: Imagn — Tiger Woods and Ludvig Aberg, The Genesis Invitational (Image via Imagn)

Ludvig Aberg emerged victorious at the 2025 Genesis Invitational. The 25-year-old carded in scores of 74, 66, 70, and 66 to total 12 under par and defeat Maverick McNealy by one stroke.

The Ryder Cup star's key to winning the tournament was his course management skills. Ludvig Aberg displayed consistent ball striking and led the field in total strokes gained. He saved 12.311 strokes at the challenging Torrey Pines' South Course due to his calculated risk-taking.

Ludvig Aberg went home with the 2025 Genesis Invitational and also achieved a massive career milestone. The Swedish golfer's exceptional iron play helped him record an ace during the third round of the tournament.

The PGA Tour sensation ranked second in the field in average driving distance. Ludvig Aberg averaged a whopping 314.60 yards off the tee with his longest drive being 346 yards.

Here's a complete look at Ludvig Aberg's winning stats for the 2025 Genesis Invitational (via PGA Tour):

Strokes Gained: Off the Tee

Stat: + 2.855
Ranking: 4

Strokes Gained: Approach to Green

Stat: + 5.432
Ranking: 4

Strokes Gained: Around the Green

Stat: + 1.713
Ranking: 15

Strokes Gained: Putting

Stat: + 2.310
Ranking: 18

Strokes Gained: Total

Stat: + 12.311
Ranking: 1

Driving Accuracy

Stat: 53.57 percent (30/56)
Ranking: T28

Average Driving Distance

Stat: 314.60 yards
Ranking: 2

Longest Drive

Stat: 346 yards
Ranking: 9

Greens in Regulation

Stat: 66.67 percent (48/72)
Ranking: T22

Sand Saves

Stat: 71.43 percent (5/7)
Ranking: T12

Scrambling

Stat: 70.83 percent (17/24)
Ranking: 5

Putts per Green in Regulation

Stat: 1.71 putts
Ranking: 4

Total Feet of Putts Made

Stat: 76 feet
Ranking: 11

Eagles

Stat: 2
Ranking: T2

Birdies

Stat: 19
Ranking: T3

Pars

Stat: 40
Ranking: T46

Bogeys

Stat: 11
Ranking: T26

Ludvig Aberg's 2025 Genesis Invitational Scorecards

Ludvig Aberg carded in an opening round score of two over par 74 at the 2025 Genesis Invitational and followed it up with a 6-under par 66 round on Friday. The PGA Tour sensation posted a 2-under par 70 score the next day.

Ludvig Aberg began the final round of the 2025 Genesis Invitational two positions behind the leader. A final round 6-under par 66 helped him secure his second victory on the PGA Tour.

Here's a look at Ludvig Aberg's scorecards for all tournament rounds of the 2025 Genesis Invitational (via PGA Tour):

Round 1