2026 Masters: Best shots, moments and more from the third roundplayRory McIlroy birdies final four holes of Round 2 to take commanding lead (1:14)Rory McIlroy goes on a heater, birdieing the final four holes of Round 2 to take a six-shot overall lead. (1:14)ESPN staffApr 11, 2026, 03:45 PM ETMultiple Authors
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The 90th edition of the Masters Tournament continues Saturday, with Rory McIlroy dominating like never before.
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There’s a Realtor playing in the Masters
The 2025 champion’s title defense could not have gone better 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 any golfer has taken into the Masters on Saturday.
Can McIlroy maintain his hot start Saturday? Here are the top sights and sounds from the third round of the Masters.
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
— The Masters (@TheMasters) April 11, 2026
