Masters 2026: Rory McIlroy and Cameron Young share the lead heading into the final round at Augusta. Shane Lowry makes a historic hole-in-one.
Rory McIlroy survived a nightmare back nine to retain a share of the Masters lead at 11-under par, but his record six-stroke cushion has been erased by American Cameron Young. With world number one Scottie Scheffler lurking just four back and Shane Lowry making history with a hole-in-one, the final round promises to be a classic.
The Leaderboard (Top 5 Through 54 Holes)
| Pos | Player | Score | To Par |
| T1 | Rory McIlroy (NIR) | 205 | -11 |
| T1 | Cameron Young (USA) | 205 | -11 |
| 3rd | Sam Burns (USA) | 206 | -10 |
| 4th | Shane Lowry (IRE) | 207 | -9 |
| T5 | Jason Day (AUS) | 208 | -8 |
Saturday’s Key Moments
- The McIlroy Collapse: Rory struggled to a 1-over 73, dropping three shots in two holes at Amen Corner (11th and 12th) after finding the water. “I didn’t have it today,” McIlroy admitted, though late birdies at 14 and 15 kept him in the final group.
- Young’s Charge: Cameron Young, fresh off a Players Championship win, fired a 7-under 65 to bridge the gap. Despite a bogey at 15, his 27-foot birdie at the 16th proved he is ready for his first Major.
- Lowry’s Historic Ace: Shane Lowry became the first player in Masters history to record multiple holes-in-one at the tournament, acing the 190-yard par-3 6th.
- Scheffler’s Warning: World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler carded a bogey-free 65. He starts Sunday four shots back, a deficit he has overcome before.
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