The Masters 2026 leaderboard, day 3: McIlroy and Young tied for lead with Scheffler and Rose in chasing pack

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12 Apr 2026 • 7:04 AM MYT
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The Masters 2026 leaderboard, day 3: McIlroy and Young tied for lead with Scheffler and Rose in chasing pack

  • Defending champion Rory McIlroy was pegged back on day three at the Masters.
  • McIlroy held a six-shot lead after two rounds, but saw his rivals eat into his advantage on Saturday at Augusta National.
  • US star Cameron Young hit a brilliant 65 to close on 11-under-par, while McIlroy struggled for consistency.
  • McIlroy could only managed a 73 as he also finished on 11-under-par, tied with Young, while the likes of Justin Rose and Scottie Scheffler are within four shots of the lead heading into the final day.
  • Leaderboard: -11 McIlroy, Young; -10 Burns; -9 Lowry; -8 Rose, Day; -7 Scheffler, Haotong Li; -6 Reed, Cantlay, Henley

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