Ludvig Åberg, competing in his first round at the Masters Tournament on April 9, 2023, at Augusta National Golf Club, started strong with birdies on the fourth and sixth holes. However, he encountered difficulties, recording double bogeys on the ninth and thirteenth holes, and bogeys on the tenth and eleventh, leaving him at 2-over 74 and seven shots behind leaders Rory McIlroy and Sam Burns. Despite these setbacks, Åberg remained optimistic, noting his ability to finish the round without further mistakes. He expressed satisfaction with his performance, particularly on the challenging greens, and emphasized the importance of learning from his errors. Åberg has had a successful year, winning the RSM Classic and Omega European Masters, but faced challenges in recent tournaments, including a disappointing final round at The Players Championship.