Rory McIlroy birdies final four holes of Round 2 to take commanding lead (1:14)Rory McIlroy goes on a heater, birdieing the final four holes of Round 2 to take a six-shot overall lead. (1:14)
ESPN staffApr 11, 2026, 04:15 PM ETMultiple Authors
Scottie Scheffler getting things started with an eagle
The 90th edition of the Masters Tournament continues Saturday, with Rory McIlroy dominating like never before.
The 2025 champion’s title defense could not have gone better Friday. He closed the second round with a 7-under 65, putting him six shots ahead of the field heading into the third round. That’s the largest lead any golfer has taken into the Masters on Saturday.
Can McIlroy maintain his hot start Saturday? Here are the top sights and sounds from the third round of the Masters.
Rory McIlroy birdies final four holes of Round 2 to take commanding lead (1:14)Rory McIlroy goes on a heater, birdieing the final four holes of Round 2 to take a six-shot overall lead. (1:14)
Rory McIlroy goes on a heater, birdieing the final four holes of Round 2 to take a six-shot overall lead. (1:14)
Scottie Scheffler moves to seven under par with a birdie on No. 16. #themasters pic.twitter.com/wvTvdpfMbw
From distance, Haotong Li’s approach into No. 8 sets up an eagle. Today, he is 5 under par through 8 holes. #themasters pic.twitter.com/zfbFMPCqRp
Sam Burns moving up the leader board quickly after his birdie on No. 2. #themasters pic.twitter.com/2R6dP4e0Np
Six under for the day and six under for the Tournament. #themastersWatch Inside Amen Corner now: https://t.co/sNz8kSIrI9 pic.twitter.com/qjt6quytLK
Scottie Scheffler closes the first nine with a birdie and leaps into the top five. #themasters pic.twitter.com/WkgpegxMnA
Sepp Straka’s approach into No. 10 dances around the hole, leading to a birdie. #themasters pic.twitter.com/ixgL3njnvA
Scottie Scheffler’s aggressive approach into No. 2 sets up an eagle. #themasters pic.twitter.com/riWJ4KB0FK
ESPN staffApr 11, 2026, 04:15 PM ETMultiple Authors
A 330-yard drive. A five-foot putt. One eagle for Wyndham Clark. #themasters pic.twitter.com/DdL7EjHg98
From 227 yards to eight feet. Eagle for Chris Gotterup on No. 2. #themasters pic.twitter.com/Kz4zrADtSQ
Needing one stroke on No. 6, Shane Lowry cards an ace. #themasters pic.twitter.com/SAr9uy2KBs
A bounce-back birdie for Rory on No. 3. #themasters pic.twitter.com/Fx7Ne9KIgL
Birdie on No. 3. Patrick Reed moves within two of the lead. #themasters pic.twitter.com/V8mz42AAbD