Rory McIlroy’s lead makes history again at Masters tournament
Golf’s greatest event is unfolding this weekend in Augusta. The Masters Tournament stands as one of the premier spectacles in all of sports. Not only is it among the hardest tickets to obtain, it is also one of the most exclusive tournaments to enter.
The world’s finest golfers must earn their place in this truly elite competition. Defending champion Rory McIlroy began the day with a commanding six-stroke lead over the field. Now, that historic advantage is in jeopardy.
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Mandatory Credit: Grace Smith-Imagn Images Still time to turn it around The largest comeback came in 1956, when Jack Burke Jr. erased an eight-stroke deficit to win in some of the most difficult conditions ever seen at Augusta. With 18 holes remaining, the tournament is wide open.
Cameron Young surged into contention with a brilliant seven-under-par round, pulling even with McIlroy at 11-under. Sam Burns sits just behind at 10-under, while Shane Lowry follows at nine-under. The competition could very well come down to the final hole among these four contenders.