Ludvig Aberg completely melts down in Players Championship back nine debacle

PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. — Ludvig Åberg had one hand on the Players Championship trophy Sunday at TPC Sawgrass.

But the 26-year-old Swede, who exudes cool, calm and collected seemingly 24-7, strayed from cool on the back nine in the final round and completely melted down.

He spit up a lead that began the day at three shots and played his way out of contention — finding the water on 11 and 12 — as eventual winner Cameron Young and runner-up Matt Fitzpatrick took control of the tournament.