Ludvig Åberg, a two-time Ryder Cup player, had to withdraw from The American Express due to illness, marking the fourth player to drop out this week. The Swede was in impressive form, with a 9-under par and set to start his third round at the Pete Dye Stadium Course. This isn't his first encounter with illness; last year, he battled through a similar issue, losing 10 pounds, and still managed to compete at the Farmers Insurance Open, showcasing his resilience. Despite his determination, he had to withdraw from his next tournament and later won at The Genesis Invitational, proving his ability to overcome challenges. The week's withdrawals also include Luke Clanton, Rico Hoey, and Nick Dunlap. The tournament's unique pairing of players with amateurs for the opening rounds meant that Jeff Gove, a former PGA TOUR player, stepped in to fill Åberg's spot, ensuring his amateur partner had a partner for the rest of the event.
