Masters tightened Sunday

Rory McIlroy takes a share of the lead into Sunday at Augusta, not the runaway finish his six-shot halfway cushion had promised. (usatoday.com) McIlroy shot 1-over 73 on Saturday and fell back to 11-under, where Cameron Young joined him after a 7-under 65. Sam Burns starts one shot back at 10-under, and Shane Lowry is fourth at 9-under. (usatoday.com) The final pairing goes off at 2:25 p.m. Eastern on Sunday with Young and McIlroy. Burns and Lowry tee off at 2:14 p.m., Jason Day and Justin Rose at 2:03 p.m., and Scottie Scheffler is earlier at 1:52 p.m. with Haotong Li. (espn.com) (nbcsports.com) The shape of the tournament changed on Saturday because McIlroy had started the day with the largest 36-hole lead in Masters history. By the time he reached the back nine, that margin was gone. (sports.yahoo.com) (usatoday.com) Young’s charge turned the final round into a head-to-head finish at the top, with Burns close enough to pressure both leaders from the group ahead. Twelve players were within six shots after the third round. (espn.com) (golfchannel.com) McIlroy is trying to become the fourth player to win back-to-back Masters titles. He won the green jacket in 2025, and another Sunday win would put him alongside a short list that includes Jack Nicklaus, Nick Faldo and Tiger Woods. (golfchannel.com) (nytimes.com) Young is chasing his first Masters title after starting Saturday eight shots behind McIlroy. Scheffler, the world No. 1, also stayed close enough at 7-under to matter if the leaders stall again. (espn.com) (cbssports.com) Sunday’s broadcast window runs from noon to 7 p.m. Eastern on Paramount+ and from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. on CBS, with simulcasts on Masters.com and the Masters app. Augusta’s forecast is sunny, hot and calm, with a high near 88 degrees and little rain risk. (nbcsports.com) What looked like a procession after 36 holes is now 18 holes with McIlroy and Young level, Burns one back, and Augusta set up for a crowded finish. (usatoday.com) (espn.com)