No Laying Up - Golf Podcast 1131: Saturday at the 2026 Players
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Mar 15, 2026 Live on-the-ground reporting following Ludvig Åberg’s surge and three-shot lead. Deep dives into shotmaking, temperament, and key holes at Sawgrass. Stat comparisons between Ludvig and Michael Thorbjornsen. Tales of dramatic rounds from Justin Thomas, Xander Schauffele, and Cam Young. Course conditions, pin placements, crowd tone, and an oddball tuna story round out the coverage.
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Åberg Turned A Scratchy Start Into Control
- Ludvig Åberg weathered an early wobble and relied on steadier ballstriking to preserve a three-shot lead going into Sunday.
- He missed four fairways early, birdied 9 and eagled 11, then settled into pars to finish 71 and lead by three.
Tron Followed Ludvig All Day And Saw Confidence
- Tron Carter described being with Ludvig all 18 holes and noted improved short putts and bunker play as keys to his calm round.
- He called Ludvig the best golfer in the world in stretches and said he couldn't see a path where Ludvig doesn't win given today's form.
On The Ground For Ludvig's Big 16 Drive
- TC described standing behind the tee on 16 and witnessing Ludvig's massive drive that left no chance for the water.
- He said the 18th tee drive was similarly perfect and that crowd energy felt like a 'charity blanket' after play.