Saturday at the 2026 Masters saw a historic lead evaporate.
After a legendary second round which saw him a record six shots ahead of the field, Rory McIlroy looked mortal in the third. He was 1-over par on Saturday — not a disastrous result — but many of his challengers were on fire. Cameron Young posted a 7 under, briefly securing the lead and ending the day tied with McIlroy for first at 11-under overall. Sam Burns, with a 4-under third round, is a single shot behind them.
While we wait for an epic finale on Sunday, here are the top sights and sounds from the third round of the Masters.
All ready for the final round
Shaping up for Sunday. #themasters pic.twitter.com/AxVvlJZuWn
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Rory reclaims the lead
The lead belongs once again to the defending champion. #themasters pic.twitter.com/wZizy95Ozo
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Rory back in a tie for first
Rory McIlroy regains a share of the lead. #themasters pic.twitter.com/aMIYMLQZq1
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Burns and Rory tied for second
With a birdie on No. 13, Sam Burns moves into a tie for second place. #themasters pic.twitter.com/4HkuBz7OD7
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Young moves into first
Cameron Young birdies No. 16 to reach 11 under par. #themasters pic.twitter.com/5j8NQ13Jt8
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Good start for Rory on the back nine
Rory McIlroy starts the second nine with a birdie. #themasters pic.twitter.com/KmjckDI2wX
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Young’s on fire in the third round
Cameron Young moves into solo second. #themasters pic.twitter.com/4DR4yubinz
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One off the lead. #themasters pic.twitter.com/is7C59W2Ea
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Lowry challenging for the lead
Shane Lowry birdies No. 10 after his approach scares the hole. #themasters pic.twitter.com/4vW0cZmDs5
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Young stays strong with a birdie
From the fairway to eight feet, Cameron Young birdies No. 10. #themasters pic.twitter.com/nZVq4fSOtP
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Scheffler is dominating on Saturday
Scottie Scheffler moves to seven under par with a birdie on No. 16. #themasters pic.twitter.com/wvTvdpfMbw
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Li is in second with an eagle
From distance, Haotong Li’s approach into No. 8 sets up an eagle. Today, he is 5 under par through 8 holes. #themasters pic.twitter.com/zfbFMPCqRp
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Lowry dunks it
Needing one stroke on No. 6, Shane Lowry cards an ace. #themasters pic.twitter.com/SAr9uy2KBs
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Rory getting his groove back
A bounce-back birdie for Rory on No. 3. #themasters pic.twitter.com/Fx7Ne9KIgL
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Reed steadily gaining on McIlroy
Birdie on No. 3. Patrick Reed moves within two of the lead. #themasters pic.twitter.com/V8mz42AAbD
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Burns challenging for the lead
Sam Burns moving up the leader board quickly after his birdie on No. 2. #themasters pic.twitter.com/2R6dP4e0Np
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Clark moves up to T-5 with an eagle
A 330-yard drive. A five-foot putt. One eagle for Wyndham Clark. #themasters pic.twitter.com/DdL7EjHg98
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Scheffler is 6 under on the day so far
Six under for the day and six under for the Tournament. #themasters
Watch Inside Amen Corner now: https://t.co/sNz8kSIrI9 pic.twitter.com/qjt6quytLK
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That’s a birdie for Scheffler
Scottie Scheffler closes the first nine with a birdie and leaps into the top five. #themasters pic.twitter.com/WkgpegxMnA
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Chris Gotterup from 227 feet out
From 227 yards to eight feet. Eagle for Chris Gotterup on No. 2. #themasters pic.twitter.com/Kz4zrADtSQ
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Sepp Straka’s shot hops around into a birdie
Sepp Straka’s approach into No. 10 dances around the hole, leading to a birdie. #themasters pic.twitter.com/ixgL3njnvA
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Scottie Scheffler getting things started with an eagle
Scottie Scheffler’s aggressive approach into No. 2 sets up an eagle. #themasters pic.twitter.com/riWJ4KB0FK
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