After opening with a 77, Patrick Cantlay contending at 2026 Masters
34-year-old Patrick Cantlay has played 36 consecutive holes at the Masters without a bogey, this after a first-round 77.
AUGUSTA, Ga. ― After making the cut by going par through the first two rounds of the 2026 Masters Tournament , Patrick Cantlay managed to finish 6-under after Saturday’s round. He needed his best round of the tournament to do it, but he’s now put himself in great position heading into the final day of play.
Cantlay shot a 66 with six birdies during the round. That score is his second-best all-time in the third round. In his third Masters appearance in 2019, he shot a 64.
The 34-year-old also has played 36 consecutive holes without a bogey. The last time he bogeyed was on the 18th hole of the opening round. More: Masters leaderboard, scores, pairings, videos, more “Yeah, had a rough day the first day,” Cantlay said.
“I didn't hit the ball all that well and I've hit the ball really well the last few days. Just kind of a round that you throw out and try and get to work. I feel like I've done a good job not staying patient but not trying to get it all back at once and playing the right shot the last couple days.