The 26-year-old Åberg, searching for what would be his third – and easily most consequential – title of his young PGA Tour career, leads The Players Championship by three shots over Michael Thorbjornsen.
Moving Day: Thorbjornsen charges into Players contention
Michael Thorbjornsen began Saturday at The Players seven strokes behind leader Ludvig Åberg and played his way into second, finishing just three strokes back from the lead going into the final round on Sunday. Check out how he played his way into contention in this Penske's Moving Day.
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Viktor Hovland scrambled to save par on the fifth hole while Ludvig Åberg holed out for eagle on 9. Both flashed big smiles for highlight-worthy, second round shots. Here are some other top moments from Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla.
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