- Justin Rose leads at -8 heading into Saturday’s Round 3 at Augusta National.
- Rory McIlroy roars back into contention with a 66 in Round 2.
- Defending champ Scottie Scheffler and US Open winner Bryson DeChambeau trail closely.
Justin Rose stands atop the leaderboard at Augusta National after two disciplined rounds, his consistent play putting him at 8-under-par.
Rory McIlroy, seeking to complete a career Grand Slam, rebounded spectacularly from a shaky Thursday with a second-round 66. This effort reignited hopes for a green jacket.
Moving Day Drama: Rose Holds Narrow Lead as Masters Contenders Surge
With the third round of the Masters underway, Justin Rose continues to hold a slim one-shot lead at -8. His pairing with Bryson DeChambeau, just one stroke back, promises fireworks on Saturday evening. This is especially true with the leaderboard tightly packed behind them. Rose, a past runner-up at Augusta, appears calm under pressure.
Bryson DeChambeau, known for his aggressive style, has dialed in both power and precision so far this week. His second-round 68 showcased his versatility and patience, a change from previous Masters outings. He’ll look to capitalize on scoring opportunities early in Round 3 to apply pressure on Rose.
Rory McIlroy, often a focal point at Augusta, is now squarely in contention after a mentally resilient turnaround on Friday. The Northern Irishman credited family time with his daughter Poppy for helping him reset mentally between rounds. He’s carrying that calm energy onto the course.
Defending champion Scottie Scheffler isn’t far behind either. Though his Friday round ended with some loose shots, his overall form this season and familiarity with Augusta make him a constant threat. If he can tidy up his approach play, a repeat victory is within reach.
With legends and rising stars vying for the green jacket, Round 3 at Augusta promises high-stakes drama. A leaderboard could shift with every hole played.
“I just had to remind myself I played really good golf yesterday and was not going to let two bad holes dictate the narrative.” — Rory McIlroy
