Cameron Young is looking to achieve a rare feat at the Masters. He is attempting to become only the fourth player to win both the Masters and the Players Championship in the same season. Tiger Woods (2001), Scottie Scheffler (2024), and Rory McIlroy (2025) have previously accomplished this.
Rose Seeks Masters Victory
England’s Justin Rose is participating, with a drive up the first. The 45-year-old has finished as runner-up on three occasions at the Masters. He lost out to Rory McIlroy in a play-off 12 months ago.
Rose spoke about the support he’s received. “People have been pulling for me this week,” he said on Saturday. “That’s a double-edged sword. If you get going with that momentum, it can really, really help. If your game is not quite living up to their hopes for you, it can kind of feel frustrating at times.”
Lowry’s Hole-in-One History
Shane Lowry made history yesterday by becoming the first player to have two holes-in-one at The Masters.
Lowry also made an ace at the 16th a decade ago.
His recent hole-in-one was the 35th ace in Masters history and the first since 2022 (Stewart Cink at the 16th).
However, history suggests a cautionary note. No player has ever won the Masters after making an ace during the tournament.
Scheffler’s Final Round Begins
World number one Scottie Scheffler has started his final round at Augusta National. He is playing alongside China’s Li Haotong. The pair also played in the final group of Scheffler’s Open Championship victory at Portrush last year.
Scheffler drove wide right but recovered. He found the green with a controlled fade around a tree.
Young’s Saturday Surge
Cameron Young’s 65 on Saturday propelled him to the top of the leaderboard. His super third round moved him into a joint lead at Augusta.
Sir Gareth Southgate spoke to Sky Sports about Justin Rose. “I would say Justin Rose is in a position that our team now are. He’s been there; he was so close last year.”
McIlroy Reflects on Third Round
Rory McIlroy admitted he “didn’t quite have” his A-game during a one-over third-round 73 at the Masters. He entered Saturday’s round with a six-shot lead.
The defending champion will still enter today’s final round tied for the lead on 11.