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Åberg Withdraws from American Express Due to Illness

1/25/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Ludvig Åberg (golfer) withdrew from The American Express in La Quinta, California, due to illness before his third round.
He stood 7-under par and was among the players contending to make the cut.
The withdrawal marked the fourth for the event, after Luke Clanton, Rico Hoey, and Nick Dunlap.
Jeff Gove (former PGA Tour player) partnered with Åberg's amateur for the remaining rounds.

History

Historical Context

The PGA Tour has faced challenges with player withdrawals since 1990, when 12% of participants, including stars like Greg Norman and Tom Watson, withdrew from events due to the sport's physical demands. This trend continues today, as seen with Ludvig Åberg's recent exit from The American Express in California, highlighting the ongoing impact of health on competitive golf and tournament dynamics.

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Story summary

Ludvig Åberg (golfer) withdrew from The American Express in La Quinta, California, due to illness before his third round.
He stood 7-under par and was among the players contending to make the cut.
The withdrawal marked the fourth for the event, after Luke Clanton, Rico Hoey, and Nick Dunlap.
Jeff Gove (former PGA Tour player) partnered with Åberg's amateur for the remaining rounds.

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