A Dramatic Turn at Augusta
The race for the Green Jacket has tightened significantly as the Masters heads into its climactic final round. Rory McIlroy, who held a record-breaking six-shot lead after 36 holes, now finds himself in a dead heat with Cameron Young. Both golfers enter Sunday tied at 11-under par, promising a tense conclusion to the tournament.
McIlroy’s path to this point was turbulent. After an exceptional start, he struggled during Saturday’s play, carding three bogeys and a double-bogey to finish 1-over for the round. In contrast, world No. 3 Cameron Young delivered a spectacular performance, firing a 7-under 65—the best round of the week—to erase an eight-shot deficit and vault into the lead.
The Stakes of the Final Round
The historical significance of Sunday’s round cannot be overstated. As noted by analysts, McIlroy stands at a career crossroads:
«If McIlroy can hang on to grab the win, he’ll be just the fourth person to ever win the Masters in back-to-back years. But if he doesn’t claim another green jacket, he’ll be the first person to ever blow a six-shot lead at Augusta National.»
Final Round Tee Times and Viewing Guide
The leaders, McIlroy and Young, are scheduled to tee off in the final group at 2:25 p.m. ET. They will be preceded by the penultimate group featuring Sam Burns and Shane Lowry at 2:14 p.m. ET.
Selected Tee Times (All times ET)
- 9:06 a.m.: Aaron Rai
- 10:12 a.m.: Viktor Hovland
- 11:07 a.m.: Brian Harman, Jordan Spieth
- 12:46 p.m.: Brooks Koepka
- 1:52 p.m.: Scottie Scheffler
- 2:14 p.m.: Sam Burns, Shane Lowry
- 2:25 p.m.: Cameron Young, Rory McIlroy
How to Watch
Fans can catch the final round action on Sunday, April 12, via the following channels:
- Paramount+: 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
- CBS: 2:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.