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Aberg Leads The Players Championship; Power Makes Cut, McIlroy & Scheffler Advance

July 11, 2026Carlos Mendoza1 мин

At The Players Championship, Ludvig Aberg seized a confident lead, delivering an impressive nine-under 63 in the second round. His exceptional play included a phenomenal seven-under 29 on the front nine, propelling him to 12 strokes under par overall. Simultaneously, West Waterford's Seamus Power, initially an alternate in the field, displayed resilience by shooting a 72 to narrowly make the cut at two over par. This achievement offers him a crucial opportunity to improve his FedExCup standing, and a strong weekend performance could significantly influence his future.

Xander Schauffele holds second place at 10 under, two shots behind the leader. Cameron Young is in third position with a nine-under total. Justin Thomas made a remarkable comeback after earlier setbacks, carding two consecutive rounds of 68 and sharing fourth place with Corey Conners at eight under.

Renowned golfers Rory McIlroy and world No. 1 Scottie Scheffler both advanced to the weekend, making the cut at one over par. McIlroy voiced his frustration with his putting, feeling his overall play was stronger than his 71 suggested. He also provided an optimistic update on his back injury, which had previously jeopardized his participation, stating it's progressively improving and he feels more comfortable with longer clubs. Scheffler, despite facing difficulties with his tee shots and hovering near the cut line, secured his spot for the weekend thanks to crucial pars and a birdie on the final holes.