1 week Ago
Rory McIlroy moved closer to finally winning the Masters with a commanding third-round performance which leaves him two shots clear going into Sunday's finale. The 35-year-old from Northern Ireland carded a six-under 66 - featuring two eagles - to head a superstar-stacked leaderboard with a score of 12 under after 54 holes. However, the complexion of the final day changed when Bryson DeChambeau narrowed the gap with three birdies in his final four holes - including a 50-foot putt from the fringe of the 18th green.
The American maverick set up a tantalising Sunday with a three-under 69 to close on 10 under. McIlroy has already landed four majors - the last in 2014 - but has fallen short at Augusta National on several occasions. The most infamous instance came in 2011.
Then, aged 21, he blew a four-shot lead on a haunting final day and finished in a tie for 15th. Now, after a display which showed his ever-increasing maturity, the world number two holds another golden opportunity to become only the sixth man to complete the career Grand Slam. Canada's Corey Conners is eight under after a 70, while 2018 champion Patrick Reed and last year's runner-up Ludvig Aberg are six under.
English veteran Justin Rose, who lead at the halfway stage, dropped off the pace with a three-over 75 which left him five under. The former world number one is alongside defending champion Scottie Scheffler , Ireland's 2019 Open champion Shane Lowry and Australia's Jason Day. More to follow.
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