The Players Championship LIVE: Action from Sawgrass

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Rory McIlroy says that “if Ludvig goes out and shoots a couple under he’ll win” as he praised the Swede’s temperament as he looks to try and convert this afternoon.

And what does McIlroy admire about the Swede?

“Pretty much everything. His pace of play. Once he gets over the ball he’s really decisive. He’s obviously got a beautiful swing. Looks like he plays with a lot of freedom.

“Watching a little bit of the golf yesterday afternoon, he’s always smiling out there. He looks like he finds a lot of joy in playing the game, and it looks like him and Joe, his caddie, always have good conversations and a good laugh out there, and that’s important, as well.

“He’s pretty unflappable. He’s so laid-back, like, ridiculously laid-back, which is a really good thing.”