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Ludvig Åberg Leads Players Championship, Eyes $4.5M Prize

3/16/2026

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The Players Championship at TPC Sawgrass in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida, is known as golf's unofficial 'fifth major' because it carries a record $25 million purse.
The winner will receive $4.5 million, the largest payout on the PGA Tour outside of select events.
Ludvig Åberg leads after a 9-under round, two shots ahead of Xander Schauffele.
Following this championship, the PGA Tour will continue with the Valspar Championship in Florida.

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The Players Championship at TPC Sawgrass in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida, is known as golf's unofficial 'fifth major' because it carries a record $25 million purse.
The winner will receive $4.5 million, the largest payout on the PGA Tour outside of select events.
Ludvig Åberg leads after a 9-under round, two shots ahead of Xander Schauffele.
Following this championship, the PGA Tour will continue with the Valspar Championship in Florida.