The Masters looks set to deliver an enthralling conclusion after a third-round stumble from defending champion Rory McIlroy opens the door to a star-studded chasing pack at Augusta National.

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Sam Burns and Rory McIlroy fired matching 67s through their first 18 holes of the 2026 Masters to share the first-round lead Thursday in Augusta, Ga.

The defending Masters champion shares lead with Sam Burns after an opening 67 at Augusta, while Jon Rahm and Bryson DeChambeau both struggled

With the pomp and celebration of his Masters victory finished, Rory McIlroy reminded everyone he is back at Augusta to win again.

Rory McIlroy is the story after Round 1 at the Masters. What else stood out to Blake Toppmeyer on the scene in Augusta?

Ein Jahr nach seinem Triumph in Augusta ist Rory McIlroy beim Masters sofort wieder vorne dabei. Doch obwohl er seine beste Start-Runde seit langem spielt, muss er sich die…

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Il nordirlandese a -12 dopo il 2/o giro: 6 i colpi di vantaggio sugli altri (ANSA)

Six birdies in final seven holes for defending champion in his second round left Rory McIlroy in charge of the Masters at the halfway stage

Rory McIlroy opens up a six-shot lead at the Masters - a record after 36 holes - as he sharpens his focus on securing a rare back-to-back win.

The defending Masters champion skipped three PGA Tour events to practice at Augusta, where he has built up a ‘nice cushion’ with a six-shot lead

epa12881902 Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland reacts after making a birdie on the 18th hole during the second round of the 2026 Masters Tournament at the Augusta National Golf Club…

Rory McIlroy è andato in fuga. (ANSA)

Live Masters 2026 leaderboard and 3rd Round updates from moving day at Augusta. Tee times with Rory McIlroy up big.

Watch Shane Lowry's ace that shot him up the Masters leaderboard into second place, four strokes behind leader Rory McIlroy.

El norirlandés, el campeón vigente, pierde en la tercera jornada su gran ventaja y comparte ahora el liderato (-11) con Cameron Young. Rahm y García, con +5

McIlroy’s six-shot lead evaporated to Young’s 65, and Shane Lowry, Justin Rose and Scottie Scheffler are among nine within five shots of the leading pair

Rory McIlroy says he will have to play better on Sunday if he is to defend his Masters title after letting slip a six-shot lead at Augusta National.

Rory McIlroy pierde su ventaja en el Masters Tournament de Augusta y es alcanzado por Cameron Young en un liderato ahora igualado.