Summary
Rory McIlroy is competing in the final round of the Masters golf tournament, aiming to win the event for the second year in a row. After losing his initial lead to Cameron Young, McIlroy commented that playing with Young might be easier and suggested he'd play more freely. Both golfers will start the final round in the lead, tied with each other.
Key Facts
- Rory McIlroy is trying to win the Masters two years in a row.
- Only three golfers have won the Masters back-to-back: Jack Nicklaus, Nick Faldo, and Tiger Woods.
- McIlroy was ahead by six shots entering the third round.
- Cameron Young tied McIlroy by the end of the third round with a score of 65.
- McIlroy mentioned he would play more freely in his pairing with Young.
- McIlroy and Young will tee off at 2:25 p.m. ET in the final round.