Summary
Rory McIlroy, who is a defending champion at The Masters golf tournament, lost his lead during the third round on Saturday. Despite dropping to 11-under par and sharing the lead with Cameron Young, McIlroy remains optimistic about winning and has made comments about previously winning a green jacket, drawing criticism from fans.
Key Facts
- Rory McIlroy was leading The Masters at Augusta after the second round on Friday.
- He started Saturday with a 12-under par score but ended the day at 11-under par, tied with Cameron Young.
- McIlroy referred to already having a green jacket in a post-round interview, suggesting confidence in his playing.
- Some fans criticized McIlroy for his comments, feeling he repeated them too often.
- McIlroy won his first green jacket in 2025, completing a career Grand Slam.
- He will play in the final group with Cameron Young on Sunday, teeing off at 2:25 p.m. ET.
