Rory McIlroy saw his six-shot lead evaporate on a dramatic Moving Day at Augusta National, as Cameron Young stormed into a share of the lead with a stunning 65. The pair sit at 11 under par heading into Sunday's final round, setting up a tantalising duel for the Green Jacket.
McIlroy, who led by four after an opening 65 and carded a 71 on Friday, struggled with his driver throughout the third round, firing a 73. Despite his difficulties, a birdie-birdie stretch on 14 and 15 kept him in contention, though a bogey on the 18th cost him the outright lead. He will play alongside Young in the final pairing.
Young, the 26-year-old American, produced the round of the day with seven birdies and no bogeys. His flawless 65 was the lowest score of the third round, wiping out McIlroy's advantage and putting him in position for a potential first major title.
Shane Lowry also made headlines, becoming the first player to record two holes-in-one at the Masters with an ace at the par-3 sixth. The Irishman carded a 69 and sits at nine under, tied for third with Sam Burns, who shot a bogey-free 68. Justin Rose, a three-time runner-up, remained in touch at eight under after a steady 69, while defending champion Scottie Scheffler is seven under.
Sunday promises a thrilling finale, with the leaderboard tightly packed and multiple major winners in the mix. McIlroy will aim to end his long wait for a second Masters title, while Young seeks to claim his maiden major on the biggest stage.
