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Ludvig Åberg Takes Three-Shot Lead Into Players Championship Final Round

Play proceeds under adjusted operations following a nearby fatal shooting, with the suspect later arrested.

Overview

  • Åberg shot a 1-under 71, highlighted by an eagle at the 11th, to reach 13-under and will play the finale with Michael Thorbjornsen, who sits at 10-under after a 67.
  • Cameron Young dropped to 9-under with a double bogey at the 18th, with Matt Fitzpatrick, Viktor Hovland, Justin Thomas, Brian Harman, Xander Schauffele and Corey Conners tied at 8-under.
  • Scottie Scheffler reverted to his previous driver setup and posted a bogey-free 67 to move to 4-under, nine shots back.
  • Defending champion Rory McIlroy carded an even-par 72 and is at 1-over, as 73 players advanced to the weekend and final-round pairings were released.
  • Authorities said two people were killed near TPC Sawgrass; suspect Christian Barrios fled onto PGA property, interacted with employees and was arrested the next morning, prompting a delayed gate opening but on-time tee times.