Rory McIlroy Seeks Second Masters Victory After Major Wins
Rory McIlroy carded a 73 in Round 3 at Augusta National on Saturday, April 11. The score left him tied for the lead as the tournament reached its final day.
Saturday rollercoaster
McIlroy’s 1-over round contrasted with Cameron Young’s 7-under 65. The two players shared the top spot heading into Sunday’s final round.
McIlroy has faced similar pressure at the Masters before. He will need a steady finish to reclaim sole possession of the lead.
Major championship résumé
McIlroy is a five-time major champion who has won each of golf’s four biggest events. That places him among a very small group to complete the career grand slam.
| Year | Major | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | U.S. Open | Won at Congressional CC, finished 16-under (268) |
| 2012 | PGA Championship | First PGA title |
| 2014 | The Open Championship | One of two majors won that season |
| 2014 | PGA Championship | Finished 16-under (268), beat Phil Mickelson by one stroke |
| 2025 | Masters Tournament | Captured his first green jacket |
Winning the 2014 PGA made him one of four players in the past century to earn four majors by age 25 or younger. The group includes Tiger Woods, Jack Nicklaus and Bobby Jones.
Masters pedigree
McIlroy owns one green jacket from the 2025 Masters. He secured that title in a sudden-death playoff against Justin Rose.
During that final, he made a dramatic birdie at 18 and reacted emotionally. His closing day contained three bogeys and a double bogey at No. 15.
He began that 2025 final round with a two-shot advantage over Bryson DeChambeau. The path to victory involved a tense finish and extra holes.
What’s at stake Sunday
A victory on April 12 would make McIlroy a back-to-back Masters champion. He would be the first to repeat there since Tiger Woods more than twenty years ago.
After his major wins, McIlroy chases a second Masters victory and more golfing history.
Final-round details
The last round is set for Sunday, April 12 at Augusta National Golf Club. McIlroy is scheduled to tee off at 2:25 p.m. ET.
He will be paired with Cameron Young for the final grouping. That pairing promises a compelling finish to the tournament.
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