Summary
Rory McIlroy was leading the 2026 Masters after a record-breaking 65 in the second round. However, after the third round, he tied for the lead with Cameron Young and mentioned he struggled with his game that day. McIlroy plans to improve his performance for the final round to secure another Masters win.
Key Facts
- Rory McIlroy shot a record-breaking 65 in the second round of the 2026 Masters.
- McIlroy held a six-shot lead at the end of the second round.
- He aimed to become the first player to win back-to-back Masters since Tiger Woods in 2001 and 2002.
- In the third round, McIlroy finished +1, dropping him to 11-under par.
- Cameron Young tied with McIlroy at the top of the leaderboard with a 7-under round.
- McIlroy acknowledged that he struggled and planned to practice more before the final round.
- Several other golfers remained in close competition, including Sam Burns, Shane Lowry, Jason Day, and Justin Rose.
- World No. 1, Scottie Scheffler, moved up the leaderboard to 7-under par.
