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McIlroy’s Big Masters Lead Vanishes as He Shares Top Spot With Young

The defending champion now faces a tighter final round after a shaky 73.

Overview

  • Rory McIlroy fell back to 11-under with a 73 and now shares the lead with Cameron Young, with Sam Burns one shot behind.
  • The slip came after McIlroy opened a record six-shot 36-hole margin built by six birdies over his last seven holes on Friday.
  • World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler surged with a 65 in the third round to reach seventh place at four shots off the lead.
  • Shane Lowry recorded his second Masters hole‑in‑one, becoming the first player to make two aces at Augusta National.
  • China’s Li Haotong, who battled a stomach illness, rallied with four back‑nine birdies to reach four under par.