Cam Young Speaks After Double Bogey on Final Hole at The Players

Young battles back to 2-under on day three before costly mistake on 18th hole

Mar. 14, 2026 at 11:35pm

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Cam Young's third round at The Players Championship ended in disappointment as he made a double bogey on the final hole to shoot an even-par 72. Young had fought back to 2-under par for the day before the costly mistake on 18, leaving him four shots behind the leader Ludvig Aberg heading into the final round. Young spoke to the media immediately after his round, acknowledging that he didn't play his best but was proud of his battle to get back to 2-under. He believes he can still shoot a low score on Sunday to have a chance at winning the tournament.

Why it matters

Young is seeking his second career PGA Tour victory at one of the most prestigious events in golf. His ability to bounce back from mistakes and go low will be crucial if he wants to catch the leader on the final day at TPC Sawgrass.

The details

Young hooked his tee shot into the water on the par-4 18th hole, leading to a double bogey that dropped him back to 9-under par for the tournament. Despite the disappointing finish, Young said he felt he battled well throughout the round, noting that he didn't drive the ball as well as he had been but was still able to get to 2-under through 17 holes. He acknowledged that there is little margin for error at TPC Sawgrass, where a single bad shot can lead to a big number.

  • Young shot an even-par 72 in the third round on Saturday, March 14, 2026.
  • Young is four shots behind the leader, Ludvig Aberg, heading into the final round on Sunday, March 15, 2026.

The players

Cam Young

A 28-year-old American professional golfer who is seeking his second career PGA Tour victory at The Players Championship.

Ludvig Aberg

The current leader of The Players Championship after three rounds, at 13-under par.

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What they’re saying

“I feel like I battled pretty well. I didn't play great. Been driving it really well, and today I just didn't get it in the fairways much. I hit a bunch of decent shots, but just one of those days where they all were 32 feet, and you don't make many of those.”

— Cam Young

“To get it back to 2-under with one hole to go I feel like was pretty good. Honestly, the tee shot wasn't bad. I almost bent over to pick up the tee when I hit it. There's a bunch of wind up there, and it just kept turning and turning and was a foot too much.”

— Cam Young

“It's pretty much if you hit a bad shot you make a double for the most part. So there's not much room for error and, yeah, it's taxing, but I feel like these two weeks, Bay Hill, here, you're just kind of ready for it. Yeah, it's definitely, you have to be in it all day, but just keep hitting them.”

— Cam Young

What’s next

Young will look to bounce back on Sunday and try to shoot a low score to catch Ludvig Aberg and win The Players Championship.

The takeaway

Despite the disappointing finish, Cam Young's ability to battle back from adversity and his belief that he can still shoot a low score on Sunday shows his determination to win one of golf's biggest events. His performance this week highlights the fine margins at play on the PGA Tour, where a single mistake can be costly but also the opportunity for a player to go low and make a comeback.