Aberg says travel woes left his driver snapped in half ahead of Open

Sweden's Ludvig Aberg faced a series of frustrating travel setbacks on his journey to this week's British Open in Southport. After competing in the Travelers Championship in Cromwell, Connecticut, Aberg flew to Sweden, only to find his luggage lost for three days.

Upon finally being reunited with his golf equipment, Aberg discovered further damage. "When I pulled it out my driver was snapped in half," Aberg revealed during a walk-and-talk at Royal Birkdale, as posted on the British Open's X account. "My Foresight, the (launch monitor) that I use, was cracked in half."

Given these considerable travel difficulties, it was perhaps unsurprising that Aberg missed the cut at last week's Scottish Open. World number 20, Aberg is competing in his third British Open and will play the opening two rounds at Royal Birkdale alongside Cameron Young and Wyndham Clark. His best previous finish in the tournament was a share of 23rd place last year.

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When I pulled it out my driver was snapped in half. My Foresight, the (launch monitor) that I use, was cracked in half.