The 90th edition of the Masters Tournament continues on Saturday, with Rory McIlroy dominating as never before.
The 2025 title defense could not have gone better on Friday. He closed the second round with a 7-under 65, putting him six shots ahead of the field heading into the third round. That’s the largest lead ever taken by any golfer at the Masters on Saturday.
Can McIlroy maintain his hot start on Saturday? Here are the highlights and sounds from the third round of the Masters.
Lowry is challenging for the lead
Shane Lowry birdies No. 10 after his approach he scares the pit. #teachers pic.twitter.com/4vW0cZmDs5
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The young remain strong with the bird
From the fairway to eight feet, Cameron Young birdies No. 10. #teachers pic.twitter.com/nZVq4fSOtP
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Scheffler dominates Saturday
Scottie Scheffler moves to seven under with a birdie on No. 16. #teachers pic.twitter.com/wvTvdpfMbw
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Li is in second place with an eagle
From a distance, Haotong Li’s approach to No. 8 stops the eagle. Today, he is 5 under on 8 holes. #teachers pic.twitter.com/zfbFMPCqRp
— The Masters (@TheMasters) April 11, 2026
Lowry helps celebrate
Needing one stroke at No. 6, Shane Lowry ace cards. #teachers pic.twitter.com/SAR9uy2KBs
— The Masters (@TheMasters) April 11, 2026
Rory finds his groove back
Reverse birdie for Rory on number 3. #teachers pic.twitter.com/Fx7Ne9KIgL
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Reed has a slight advantage over McIlroy
Birdie on No. 3. Patrick Reed moves to within two of the lead. #teachers pic.twitter.com/V8mz42AAbD
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Innovation is a challenge to lead
Sam Burns quickly moved up the leaderboard after his birdie on No. 2. #teachers pic.twitter.com/2R6dP4e0Np
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Clark moves up to T-5 with an eagle
Drive 330 yards. A five-foot putt. Wyndham Clark’s single eagle. #teachers pic.twitter.com/DdL7EjHg98
— The Masters (@TheMasters) April 11, 2026
Scheffler is less than 6 a day so far
Under six of the day and under six of the Championship. #teachers
Watch Inside Corner now: pic.twitter.com/qjt6quytLK
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That’s a Scheffler bird
Scottie Scheffler closes the first nine with a birdie and jumps into the top five. #teachers pic.twitter.com/WkgpegxMnA
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Chris Gotterup from 227 meters out
From 227 to eight meters. Chris Gotterup’s eagle on No. 2. #teachers pic.twitter.com/Kz4zrADtSQ
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Sepp Straka’s shot bounces into the bird
Sepp Straka’s approach to No. 10 dances around the hole, leading to a birdie. #teachers pic.twitter.com/ixgL3njnvA
— The Masters (@TheMasters) April 11, 2026
Scottie Scheffler starts things off with an eagle
Scottie Scheffler’s aggressive approach to No. 2 sets up an eagle. #teachers pic.twitter.com/riWJ4KB0FK
— The Masters (@TheMasters) April 11, 2026
