Swedish star Ludvig Aberg carries 1-shot lead into weekend of his U.S. Open debut
Sweden's Ludvig Aberg wasn't flawless — he did miss two fairways on a punishing course — but he avoided big blunders and big numbers on a day of oppressive heat in the North Carolina sandhills that derailed so many others.
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![Ludvig Aberg of Sweden watches his tee shot on the 15th hole during the second round of the U.S. Open in Pinehurst, N.C., on Friday. Aberg leads heading into the weekend. A men's golfer watches his tee shot.](https://i.cbc.ca/1.7236209.1718413009!/fileImage/httpImage/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/16x9_620/us-open-golf.jpg)
Sweden's Ludvig Aberg wasn't flawless — he did miss two fairways on a punishing course — but he avoided big blunders and big numbers on a day of oppressive heat in the North Carolina sandhills that derailed so many others.