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Åberg Takes Lead as Players Championship Weekend Heats Up

3/15/2026

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Ludvig Åberg leads after a 9-under 63 in Round 2 at the 2026 Players Championship in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida.
Xander Schauffele trails closely at 10 under.
Scottie Scheffler barely made the cut, remaining at 4 under after a bogey-free 67 on Saturday.
Rory McIlroy made the cut, contending with a back injury that complicates his weekend.
The tournament heads into a high-stakes weekend as top players chase the title.

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Ludvig Åberg leads after a 9-under 63 in Round 2 at the 2026 Players Championship in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida.
Xander Schauffele trails closely at 10 under.
Scottie Scheffler barely made the cut, remaining at 4 under after a bogey-free 67 on Saturday.
Rory McIlroy made the cut, contending with a back injury that complicates his weekend.
The tournament heads into a high-stakes weekend as top players chase the title.