AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — Here is a summary of the third round of the Masters on Saturday:
LEADING: Rory McIlroy surged ahead with a 6-under 66, giving him a two-shot lead over Bryson DeChambeau (69) as they head into Sunday’s final round.
CHASING: Corey Conners (70) trailed McIlroy by four shots, while Patrick Reed (69) and Ludvig Aberg (69) were six shots behind.
IN THE HUNT: Defending champion Scottie Scheffler (72) remained at 5 under for the tournament. Jason Day (71), Shane Lowry (72), and second-round leader Justin Rose (75) were also in the mix.
EVERY ROSE HAS ITS THORN: Rose joined a small group of players since 1980 to lead the Masters after the first two rounds, but only Jordan Spieth in 2015 managed to secure the victory.
SCUFFLING SCHEFFLER: Despite a challenging day, Scheffler managed to salvage a 72 with his scrambling skills. He has never shot over par in a weekend round at the Masters.
FEELING NOSTALGIC: Zach Johnson posted a remarkable 6-under 66, his best score in 65 rounds at Augusta National since winning in 2007.
SHOT OF THE DAY: McIlroy’s impressive eagle at the par-5 15th, where he stuck his approach shot to 6 feet and sank the putt.
KEY STATISTIC: DeChambeau showcased his putting prowess, leading the field in putting this week alongside his renowned length off the tee.
NOTEWORTHY: McIlroy recorded his seventh round of 66 or better at the Masters, trailing only Tiger Woods who has eight.
QUOTEWORTHY: “I’ll have some dinner. Maybe try to make it through the second episode of the third season of ‘Bridgerton.’” — McIlroy, discussing his plans for the final round preparation.
TELEVISION: Final-round coverage begins Sunday at noon EDT on Paramount+ and 2 p.m. EDT on CBS.
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