Ludvig Åberg contending at The Masters, eyeing 45-year rookie history

Ludvig Åberg continues to impress at The Masters Tournament as he posted his third straight under-par round.

Åberg is trying to become the first rookie since Fuzzy Zoeller in 1979 to win in his first Masters appearance and the first player to win at Augusta National in their major debut.

The 24-year-old fired a 2-under 70 Saturday to reach 4-under for the tournament to sit in solo fourth place. He is three shots behind the 54-hole leader, Scottie Scheffler.

Åberg started strong as he birdied two of his first five holes. He added another birdie on the par-4 9th to turn in 33 strokes.

The Swede

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