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SAN DIEGO -- Ludvig Aberg is feeling a lot better about San Diego than the last time he was here.
The world's sixth-ranked golfer, who was so sick three weeks ago during the Farmers Insurance Open at Torrey Pines Golf Course that he lost nearly 10 pounds, made four birdies in the final six holes Sunday to rally for a one-shot victory over Maverick McNealy at the Genesis Invitational.
Aberg wrapped up the victory with a birdie putt from 6 feet, 9 inches on the par-5 final hole, celebrating with a fist pump. About a half-hour earlier, McNealy missed a 15-foot birdie attempt at the same hole.
With a 6-under 66 on Sunday, Aberg finished 72 holes in 12-under 276 on Torrey Pines' demanding South Course, which hosted the Genesis after wildfires burned within a few blocks of the tournament's usual home at Riviera Country Club in Pacific Palisades, about 125 miles north of San Diego.
It was the second career win on the PGA Tour for the 25-year-old Aberg, who turned pro in June 2023 after an outstanding amateur career. Aberg won the RSM Classic that year, then finished second three times in 2024, including at the Masters.
Last year's RSM marked the only previous tour victory for McNealy, who was hoping to accept the trophy here from tournament host Tiger Woods, a fellow Stanford University alumnus. McNealy shot an 8-under 64, the best round of the tournament, but after making nine birdies in his first 13 holes, he played the final five holes in 1 over.
World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler, who shot a 76 on Saturday to fall into a tie for eighth, was 10 shots better Sunday and finished at 9 under, tied for third with third-round leader Patrick Rodgers (71 on Sunday).
The Genesis is one of eight Signature Events on the PGA Tour, with limited fields and additional purse money and FedEx Cup points. Aberg earned $4 million from the $20 million purse.
-- Jay Posner, Field Level Media
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