Rory McIlroy’s 6-stroke lead has vanished. Now it feels like anything is possible at this Masters
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Rory McIlroy's significant six-stroke lead at the 2026 Masters vanished after a third-round score of 73 at Augusta National. McIlroy's struggles with driving accuracy and a double bogey on the 11th hole allowed other players to close the gap. Cameron Young is now tied with McIlroy for the lead, and six other golfers are within four shots, setting up a competitive final round. The third round saw historically low scoring, with an average of 70.63. McIlroy, aiming for his second consecutive Masters win, will compete in the final group with Young, who is seeking his first major championship victory.
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AI-Extracted"The course was obviously gettable," McIlroy said after his third-round 73.
McIlroy ranks dead last in driving accuracy among the post-cut field.
Saturday’s average score of 70.63 was the lowest in Masters history in a third round.
Six other players are within four shots of the lead.
Rory McIlroy and Cameron Young share the lead at the Masters.
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