Masters turns into a duel
The Masters shifted from what looked like a Rory McIlroy runaway into an open final round, with McIlroy entering Sunday trying to hold on. (sports.yahoo.com) Cam Young surged into a tie and full-round highlight packages and every‑shot breakdowns for both Young and McIlroy were published by tournament channels as the leaderboard tightened. ( )
Rory McIlroy’s six-shot cushion is gone, and the Masters will start Sunday as a two-man fight with Cameron Young tied for the lead at 11 under. (pgatour.com) McIlroy shot 1-over 73 on Saturday after opening the week with rounds of 67 and 65, while Young charged with a 7-under 65 after starting the day eight shots back. (espn.com) The six-shot lead McIlroy held after 36 holes was the largest in Masters history, but it disappeared by the back nine of the third round at Augusta National. (espn.com) Young’s move put him in a spot he had never reached at Augusta: ESPN reported he became the first player in Masters history to hold at least a share of the 54-hole lead after beginning the day eight shots behind. (espn.com) The final round is not only about the leaders. A dozen players began Sunday within six shots, and Scottie Scheffler, the world No. 1 and a two-time Masters champion, started four back after his own 65. (pgatour.com) McIlroy and Young were scheduled to tee off together in the final pairing at 2:25 p.m. Eastern on Sunday, the third time in four days they would play side by side. (cbssports.com) McIlroy is trying to defend the green jacket he won in 2025, and he said after Saturday, “I’m still tied for the best score going into tomorrow.” Young is chasing his first major championship. (espn.com) Tournament and broadcast channels pushed out full-round highlights and shot-by-shot packages for both men on Saturday night as the leaderboard tightened and the final round came into view. (youtube.com, youtube.com, youtube.com) By Sunday morning, the Masters had shifted from a possible runaway into a final pairing with no margin left for McIlroy and a first green jacket in reach for Young. (cbssports.com)
