Masters LIVE - Updates as Rory McIlroy incident leads to ban calls

Masters LIVE: Lifetime ban calls over Rory McIlroy incident as ex-winner refuses to leave

The final day of the Masters is almost upon us - the leaderboard is tight and the pressure is rising as Rory McIlroy faces a challenge to retain his title.

The final day of the Masters is certain to bring its twists and turns, with Rory McIlroy tied for the lead alongside Cameron Young at ‑11 heading into the last round. McIlroy had entered the weekend at Augusta National with the largest 36‑hole lead in Masters history.

The reigning champion followed up a five‑under 67 on Thursday with a superb 65 on Friday to reach -12, opening up a six‑shot advantage at the halfway stage. But his +1 on Saturday means it is now all to play for on the final day following Young's stunning round. Elsewhere, Sam Burns and Shane Lowry remain firmly in the hunt at ‑10 and ‑9 respectively.

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Jason Day and Justin Rose are also lurking at -8 and carrying enough major‑championship experience to make a serious push if the leaders falter.

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2 mins ago23:23 Kieran King

That is it for Scheffler

Scottie Scheffler finishes his round with a par at the 18th to ensure he ends with a four-under 68.

There was no drop shots for the world No.1, who recorded four birdies and 14 pars across his final round.

It might not prove to be enough - with the American 11-under and two off the lead - but he has once again impressed and will be pleased with his performance.

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8 mins ago23:17 Kieran King

Par for McIlroy

Rory McIlroy hits a steady putt up to the hole and leaves him with a tap in for a par at the 15th.

He remains two in front of the chasing pack with three holes to go, with Scottie Scheffler (-11) and Justin Rose (-11) behind.

Meanwhile, Cameron Young has a birdie chance but just can't get it to go and has to settle for a par.

15 mins ago23:10 Kieran King

Huge chance missed for Scheffler

It does feel as though that is a huge chance missed for Scottie Scheffler, who is unable to convert for a birdie at the 17th with his long putt just coming up a little too short.

He has to settle for a par and is still 11-under with one hole to go.

19 mins ago23:06 Kieran King

That's it for Henley

Russell Henley's final round at the 2026 Masters is done and dusted, with the American hitting a par putt at the 18th to finish with a four-under 68.

He is tied fourth alongside Cameron Young and Tyrell Hatton and is three shots behind Rory McIlroy at the front.

22 mins ago23:03 Kieran King

Young misses for birdie

Cameron Young's birdie putt isn't accurate enough as he hits it too hard and rolls a couple of feet beyond the hole.

But he does avoid disaster by knocking an impressive response for par. He remains 10-under with four holes to go.

26 mins ago22:59 Kieran King

Rose back to tied second

Justin Rose is not going down without a fight and he is now back tied second on 11-under par.

After rolling an inch-perfect putt down the green, he holds his nerve to convert for birdie at the 15th.

He is now level with Scottie Scheffler and two behind the leader Rory McIlroy.

29 mins ago22:56 Kieran King

Hatton on final Masters round

Tyrell Hatton has admitted he is "proud" with his six-under par 66 during his final round at the Masters.

"I'm just really happy with the back nine that I put together," Hatton told Sky Sports. "I'm proud to shoot another round in the 60s and that was my goal today.

"If you'd asked me before I tee'd off, it would have been to find a cold beer and watch the end of the golf but now I'm going to have to find a tv without a cold beer and see what happens."

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32 mins ago22:53 Kieran King

Second straight birdie for Scheffler

Scottie Scheffler is moving in the right direction with the two-time Masters champion now up to 11-under par.

He slides home a 10 feet putt to record his second successive birdie and move to within two shots of Rory McIlroy.

40 mins ago22:45 Kieran King

Scheffler and McIlroy birdie

Scottie Scheffler ends his long par streak by hitting a long birdie putt at the 15th to give him a fighting chance. The American is now tied second on 10-under with three holes to go.

Just as Scheffler moves up, Roy McIlroy goes three in front at 13 under-par with a stunning birdie putt.

42 mins ago22:43 Kieran King

Burns still in it

Sam Burns is still not out of it following a birdie at the 13th hole to move him back to eight-under par.

Meanwhile, Shane Lowry stops the rot with a welcome birdie as he goes up to four-under with five holes to go.

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57 mins ago22:28 Kieran King

Birdie for McIlroy

Rory McIlroy is back to two in front after putting for birdie at the 12th hole. The world No.2 kept his composure to move to 12-under par.

Justin Rose, Cameron Young, Tyrell Hatton and Russell Henley are all tied second on 10-under.

1 hour ago22:25 Kieran King

Scheffler misses chance

It's not happening for Scottie Scheffler right now, with the world No.1 missing ANOTHER chance for a bridie.

He cannot putt for a bridie at the par five and instead has to settle for 10th successive par.

He has been unable to close the gap at the top with Scheffler tied-sixth and down at nine-under.

1 hour ago22:17 Kieran King

Five in a row for Morikawa

That is sensational from Collin Morikawa who moves alongside Scottie Scheffler to nine-under par with his fifth birdie in a row.

He hit the perfect tee shot at the 16th to leave him three feet to stroke in his latest bridie putt, and does makes no mistake.

1 hour ago22:14 Kieran King

Leaderboard update

1 - Rory McIlroy - -11 (11)

T2 - Justin Rose - -10 (12)

T2 - Cameron Young - -10 (11)

T2 - Tyrell Hatton - -10 (66)

T2 - Russell Henley - -10 (14)

T6 - Scottie Scheffler - -9 (12)

T6 - Collin Morikawa - -9 (16)

1 hour ago22:08 Kieran King

Another dropped shot for Rose

Nick Faldo is worried that the "pressure" of the Masters is getting to Justin Rose, as he drops another shot at the 12th to leave him 10-under and one behind the front.

"The pressure of The Masters!" Faldo told Sky Sports.

"You've got to keep your hands moving, keep it going, but when you're maybe thinking of other things, it's a lot of pressure.

"That was a shocker that Rose wasn't able to handle that one."

1 hour ago22:00 Kieran King

Hatton round completed

That is that for Tyrell Hatton's final round at the 2026 Masters, as the Englishman finishes with a six-under par 66 to leave him tied third at 10-under.

Now it's a waiting game for Hatton as his closest competitors have five or more holes remaining.

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1 hour ago21:57 Kieran King

Henley back to 10 under

Russell Henley corrects his bogey error at the 12th hole with a birdie at the 13th to move him back to 10-under.

Given the fact Justin Rose has just hit a bogey at 10, he is now just one behind and is back in real contention.

2 hours ago21:46 Kieran King

McIlroy misses chance

Huge chance to tie with Justin Rose missed for Rory McIlroy, but he misses a six-feet birdie putt to settle for a par.

It means Rose stays one clear in the lead with McIlroy still on 11-under following the first nine.

Cameron Young, meanwhile, did well with a difficult putt to leave a tap in for a bogey.

2 hours ago21:44 Kieran King

Hatton's streak over

Tyrell Hatton isn't able to extend his birdie streak at the 17th and has to settle for a par.

He previously hit four in a row but failed to make it five after getting into a bit of bother in the trees off the tee.

Hatton is still 10-under and two behind leader Justin Rose heading into his final hole.

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2 hours ago21:36 Kieran King

Birdies for McIlroy and Young

These two are not going away without a fight.

Rory McIlroy completes a straightforward two putt for his birdie, while Cameron Young knocks in a simple one to move to 11-under and one behind Justin Rose (-12).

2 hours ago21:28 Kieran King

Four in a row for Hatton

That is now FOUR birdies in a row for Tyrell Hatton. It's been a remarkable turnaround from the Englishman as he now moves on to 10-under for the tournament.

He putts a 14-footer at 16 to leave him two from the lead and give him a very real chance of winning the Masters.

2 hours ago21:21 Kieran King

McIlroy bounces back

Sensational from Rory McIlroy to pull himself back to within one of the front, as he rolls in a beauty for a birdie.

He is now 10-under par and level alongside Cameron Young and Russell Henley and one behind Justin Rose.

2 hours ago21:10 Kieran King

Rose the outright leader

Wow, what a final round this is turning out to be for Justin Rose, who is now the outright leader at Augusta after his birdie at the seventh and Cameron Young's bogey at the sixth.

Rose tapped home a birdie from four feet to move him to 11 under, while Young makes a huge error as he couldn't get up and under from the bunker and has to settle for a bogey.

2 hours ago20:56 Kieran King

Bogey for McIlroy and Young

Dropped shots there at the fifth for Rory McIlroy and Cameron Young.

First, McIlroy missed a tricky par putt and had to settle for a bogey. But the Northern Irishman must have felt a little bit of relief as Young couldn't clean up for par and moves down to 11 under.

3 hours ago20:52 Kieran King

So close for Scheffler

That is so close from Scottie Scheffler for a birdie as the American makes a great attempt from a long putt but it doesn't quite catch enough of the lip and stays afloat.

Scheffler putts in for a par but you can sense that he feels it's a missed opportunity to close the gap.

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3 hours ago20:47 Kieran King

Rose goes 10 under

Justin Rose is moving along nicely and the Englishman is now 10-under par following a birdie at the seventh.

He hit a contender for shot of the day with his second into seventh green from the pine straw. His ball rolled down the slope from the centre of the green and taps in from 11 inches for a birdie.

Rose is now tied with Rory McIlroy and Russell Henley on 10 under and two behind leader Cameron Young.

3 hours ago20:41 Kieran King

Double bogey for Lowry

Trouble for Shane Lowry as he records a double bogey at the fifth to leave him six-under and six behind the leader.

He hit the lip of the fairway bunker and is then forced to hook his third shot around the trees into the front of the green.

But he takes three putts to get to the hole from there to match McIlroy's double bogey and deliver him a huge blow.

3 hours ago20:27 Kieran King

Nightmare for McIlroy

Rory McIlroy has had a nightmare at the fourth as the defending champion records a double bogey to move two behind leader and playing partner Cameron Young.

McIlroy missed a straighforward putt for par and then one coming back to card a double bogey.

That's the first major mistake we've seen from the Northern Irishman all week, and now he is playing catch-up.

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3 hours ago20:21 Kieran King

Current Masters leaderboard

T1 - Cameron Young - -12 (3)

T1 - Rory McIlroy - -12 (3)

T3 - Russell Henley - -9 (7)

T3 - Justin Rose - -9 (5)

T3 - Scottie Scheffler - -9 (6)

T6 - Sam Burns - -8 (6)

T6 - Shane Lowry - -6 (4)

3 hours ago20:17 Kieran King

Mistake for Lowry

Shane Lowry fires in an excellent tee shot into the centre of the green on the fourth but leaves his birdie putt a couple of feet short, but he misses for par to record a bogey.

He is now eight-under par and four behind the leaders.

3 hours ago20:13 Kieran King

McIlroy back alongside Young

After Cameron Young moved to one in front at the top of the leaderboard, Rory McIlroy has responded with a birdie at the third hole and is back to 12-under par.

Young, meanwhile, keeps his nerve to par the third following a fortunate break off the tee and remain level with McIlroy.

4 hours ago19:35 Kieran King

Burns moves to the top

Sam Burns has moved into a three-way tie for the lead on eleven-under par by finishing a 15-foot birdie putt at the first hole after hitting his approach pin high.

He is now level alongside Cameron Young and Rory McIlroy - who have both just teed off.

4 hours ago19:26 Kieran King

McGinley on McIlroy

Paul McGinley has backed Rory McIlroy to bounce back after blowing a six-shot lead at the Masters.

McIlroy was six shots in front at the top of the leaderboard but starts his final round level on eleven-under par alongside Cameron Young.

"I think McIlroy lost a little bit of impetus yesterday, there is no doubt, losing a six-shot lead," McGinley told Sky Sports.

"But there is nobody better at bouncing back. He's certainly a factor.

"It being the last day of The Masters, in contention, in the last group, that inspiration will be there.

"The mistake of yesterday was letting everybody back in... the likes of Scheffler. He was done and dusted after two rounds if Rory had shot a 69 or 68 yesterday.

"He's invited a bit of a spring today, and so he's got to sprint now if he's going to win."

4 hours ago19:23 Kieran King

Rose with birdie on the first

Justin Rose is off with a superb start to his final round, chipping in from a couple of yards off the green on the right to get a birdie on the board. The Englishman is now just two off the lead on nine-under par.

As for Jason Day, he makes a birdie after coming up just short of the green with his approach shot.

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4 hours ago18:57 Kieran King

Scheffler about to tee off

Scottie Scheffler is about to start his final round at the Masters, with the world No.1 boasting a chance to go on and win his third Green Jacket.

After a superb third round on Saturday, Scheffler finds himself on seven-under par and four off the leaders.

5 hours ago18:54 Kieran King

Schauffele fighting back

Xander Schauffele has reduced the gap to the leaders to just five with back-to-back birdies at the second and third.

He is now on to six-under par and is putting himself back in contention for a late push.

5 hours ago18:29 Kieran King

Hovland with seventh birdie

Viktor Hovland isn't slowing down and he is now seven-under par for his final round at the Masters.

He hits the 13th green with two shots and makes a comfortable two putt for a birdie. Hovland has now found seven birdies and now bogies so far today.

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5 hours ago18:25 Kieran King

Aberg on fire

Ludvig Aberg has enjoyed an electric start to his final round at August, with the Swede hitting a magical chip onto the front of the third green before knocking in a putt from eight feet.

That is three birdies to start for Aberg, who is now just five back from the lead at six-under par.

6 hours ago17:49 Kieran King

Garcia reprimanded

Sergio Garcia was reprimanded and confronted by an official after smashing his driver during his final round at Augusta.

Following a wayward tee shot at the second hole, the Spaniard turned away in fury and wrapped the club around the leg of a cool box containing water bottles for players and caddies.

Geoff Yang, the chairman of the Masters competition committee, spoke to Garcia on the fourth tee and gave him a code of conduct warning.

6 hours ago17:33 Kieran King

More from Southgate

Gareth Southgate has urged for "perspective" when talking about Rory McIlroy blowing a six-shot lead at the Masters and has backed him to turn it around.

McIlroy is tied at the top alongside Cameron Young ahead of his final round at Augusta on Sunday. The duo are eleven-under with Sam Burns one shot behind in third.

"I think perspective is a huge thing," Southgate told Sky Sports. "Everyone's talking about him blowing a six-shot lead but he's one over par. He hung in there, recovered from the dropped shots. There were that many good players behind him, some of them were going to play well."He might feel over four rounds, if that's his bad one, he's in a good place."

6 hours ago17:15 Kieran King

Southgate on Masters coverage

Former England football team manager Gareth Southgate is working for Sky Sports on the coverage for the Masters.

And he is hoping for Justin Rose to come out on top and win his first Green Jacket at Augusta National.

Rose is eight-under par heading into his final round, with the Englishman three shots behind the leaders.

"I'd love to see Justin Rose win," Southgate said. "I've been tracking Tommy [Fleetwood] quite closely, it looks like he's too far behind but after last year I'd love to see it."

7 hours ago16:54 Kieran King

Faldo impressed with Young

Nick Faldo has been impressed with Cameron Young's performance at the Masters so far, with the American level at the top of the leaderboard alongside Rory McIlroy.

McIlroy blew a six-shot lead in his third round on Saturday to leave himself level on eleven-under par with Young heading into the final round.

"We did predict Rory’s lead would be less than six, but I didn’t think we’d have an actual lead change on the golf course at some stage yesterday, and here he is now tied," Faldo said.

"There are so many guys stacked up behind him, the weather is great, traditional hole locations, so they all know what to do.

"I’m so impressed with Cam Young. Four over on the front nine and now here he is leading. He has just kept pushing forward, played incredibly aggressive when he won The Players, I was very impressed with that as well."

7 hours ago16:38 Kieran King

Rahm having an eventful Sunday

Jon Rahm finishes his front nine with three successive birdies, seeing him reach the turn in 34.

Just two pars for the Spaniard and he is four shots above playing partner Sergio Garcia, who has responded well to a dire start that saw him record three bogeys in the first four holes.

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8 hours ago15:41 Kieran King

How to watch final round

Exclusive live coverage in the United Kingdom is being broadcast on Sky Sports Golf, with programming getting under way at 4:30pm.

Fans can follow all the action via the Sky Go app for existing subscribers, or through NOW TV with a Day or Month Membership. The service is accessible on smartphones, tablets, and smart TVs, so you won't miss a single moment.

American viewers can catch the early action on ESPN+ before the main coverage switches to CBS at 2pm ET. Streaming is also available via Masters.com and the official Masters app, which offers dedicated feeds including "Amen Corner."

8 hours ago15:26 Kieran King

Garcia furious

Sergio Garcia smashed his driver in a furious Masters meltdown during the final round in Augusta.

The Spaniard is tied 51st at eight-over par after a difficult start on Sunday, and he took his frustration by hammering his driver into the ground and taking his rival player's bag.

9 hours ago14:44 Bruna Reis

How does the Green Jacket ceremony work if there's a back-to-back Masters winner?

The Defending Champion: Rory McIlroy is one of the men to beat at Augusta National after his historic victory last spring. He has returned this year looking to become the first repeat winner in over two decades.

The Traditional Handover: Under normal circumstances, the previous year's champion is responsible for helping the new winner into their Green Jacket. This symbolic gesture is a cornerstone of the ceremony held on the 18th green, but what happens if someone goes back-to-back?

The Back-to-Back Challenge: A logistical puzzle arises when a golfer wins consecutive titles, as McIlroy may do, because they cannot technically present the jacket to themselves. This rare feat has only occurred three times in the long history of the Masters.

Everything you need to know, here.

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9 hours ago14:12 Bruna Reis

Rory McIlroy comment dismissed by Cameron Young

Cameron Young has admitted he does not expect to be the "fan favourite" at the Masters today as he bids to prevent Rory McIlroy from retaining his title. The American sits at 11-under heading into the final day of the major alongside McIlroy and is determined to claim his first major trophy at Augusta National.

However, Young is under no illusion that the stands will be roaring his name. Asked if he'd be the fan favourite over McIlroy, he said: "I don't get the sense I'll be the fan favourite.

"But yeah, I feel like the support, some fans that cheer for me, have gotten louder over the last year. It will still be lopsided, I think. Rory's kind of a world favourite in the golf world."

Despite acknowledging the vast number of supporters willing McIlroy to defend his crown, Young concedes he would sooner be battling the Northern Irishman for the Green Jacket now than he would have done in 2025. He added: "A year ago, if I'd been in the same situation, there would have been very little, and now there's probably a little more. So I'll take what I can get, and I'll be happy with that."

10 hours ago13:43 Bruna Reis

"Attack the day"

Cameron Young looks to become the latest Players champion to back up that victory with a win at Augusta National.

“My past results don't dictate what I do [on Sunday],” the 28-year-old said. "While there are a lot of positive things to take from [winning the Players], I've got to earn whatever I get out of [Sunday], and the best way that I know to do that is to attack the day like I have the past three.

Rory McIlroy and Scottie Scheffler have completed the double in the past two years, and Young is aiming to make it three in a row.

10 hours ago13:10 Bruna Reis

Ban calls over Rory McIlroy incident

Aside from McIlroy's struggles on Saturday, there were also some unsavoury moments in the galleries.

As McIlroy teed off on the 17th at Augusta National on Saturday, a patron shouted, "Give me my son back" - a line lifted from Mel Gibson’s film Ransom.

Reports claim he was immediately removed from the grounds and could face a ban. Golf fans took to social media in their droves to call for a lifetime ban, with Augusta National known to take a hardline stance over such incidents.

11 hours ago12:36 Bruna Reis

Two-time Masters champion refuses to leave after failing to make the cut

Jose Maria Olazabal stayed on at Augusta on Saturday morning to work on his game, despite missing the cut at the Masters.

Olazabal opened strongly on Thursday, but the Spaniard ultimately missed the cut - even after avoiding a potential rules breach in his first round following a contentious ‘illegal swing’ incident.

Speaking after his first round, Olazabal made sure to savor his brief time at the top of the leaderboard. The 60-year-old told reporters on Thursday: "I look at the leaderboard, I saw myself 2-under par, and for a little while I said to myself, hey, I'm leading the Masters.

"There you go. You know, it's one of those things, yeah. Obviously, it was fun."

11 hours ago11:57 Bruna Reis

Justin Rose feels the pressure

Justin Rose admitted he has felt the weight of support this week, calling it a double‑edged sword.

"People have been pulling for me this week. That's a double-edged sword," he said. "If you get going with that momentum, it can really, really help.

"If your game is not quite living up to their hopes for you, it can kind of feel frustrating at times."

12 hours ago11:11 Bruna Reis

Rory McIlroy's comment to golf rival at Masters left Shane Lowry shocked

Rory McIlroy's cheeky jibe at JJ Spaun was deemed 'too soon' after he overcame the American golfer ahead of his Masters victory in 2025. McIlroy stands on the brink of further glory as he jointly leads at Augusta Nationalheading into Sunday's final round.

Speaking on GOLF's Subpar podcast at the time, the American revealed how Rory's remarks at the traditionally jovial event cut him to the quick. He said: "[Rory's] like, 'Are you doing a play-off for the Par-3 Contest?'" I'm like, yeah, I guess.

"And he's like, 'Better get the club right this time.' That hurt, that hit me deep. Shane Lowry was there, he's like, 'F*****g hell, Rory.' Granted, it was a little rinky-dink par-3, but doesn't matter, but it was still a little too soon to hear that. [The wound] was not healed yet."

Spaun channelled the frustration he felt at The Players, along with McIlroy's cheeky remark, to drive himself towards a major triumph. Speaking ahead of his US Open victory, the 35-year-old said: "The Players was sort of a springboard into self-belief. But to do that at The Players, a course where I'd never done well historically, and to go head-to-head with Rory on Sunday, and then the playoff was great for my confidence. Sadly, I didn't win, but it was brilliant for me to lean back on that experience."

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13 hours ago10:27 Bruna Reis

Rory McIlroy's £186m net worth towers over Tyson Fury as he leads the Masters

Beneath the iconic tall pines of Augusta National, Rory McIlroy has discovered his form at precisely the right moment, presently leading the Masters leaderboard as he pursues a second consecutive Green Jacket.

McIlroy's staggering net worth presently stands at an estimated £186million ($250m), making him considerably more affluent than Fury, who has accumulated £119m ($160m). His fortune reflects nearly two decades of unwavering excellence at the absolute summit of golf.

Unlike many professional sports, where income is determined by a set wage or a particular season, golf offers unlimited earning potential for those capable of delivering consistently at the highest level. McIlroy's £186m wealth has been constructed on a bedrock of substantial tournament prizes - including five majors - landmark endorsement agreements and an astute approach to venture capital.

Read more here.

14 hours ago09:48 Bruna Reis

Scottie Scheffler refuses to answer 'awful' question after career-low Masters round

Scottie Scheffler produced a career-low round at the Masters on Saturday, but hit back at a reporter who asked him a "terrible question" moments after carding a 65.

Moments after Scheffler's media session commenced, he faced an awkward opening question. "That was a 65 today. What did it feel like it could have or should have been?" the reporter asked.

"That's just a terrible question. Next question. Awful," he replied, before laughing in disbelief.

Another reporter then intervened and asked: "What enabled you to go low today as compared to maybe the last couple of days?"

"Yeah, I hit it really nice today," Scheffler said. "I felt like I was very sharp with the irons. Got it up there. Gave myself a lot of opportunities. I felt like I took advantage of those on the front nine, and then back nine, I did a lot of good things.

"Was really, really close to seeing a lot go in. Trying to think. It's, like, hit two good shots into 10, a really nice putt, just breaks a little bit more. Birdied 11. Good things on 12. Hit the fairway on 13. Get a mud ball. Didn't hit what I felt like was a good bunker shot, and 14 was another good putt, and 15, like, ball just barely goes further.

"Get a little gust downwind, and fortunately, today it didn't go all the way into the hazard, but still left me with a pretty difficult pitch. But like I said, I did what I needed to do. Went out and executed to give myself some opportunities, and more of that tomorrow, and I think I'll be in a good spot."

14 hours ago09:07 Bruna Reis

Masters Sunday: How to watch, TV channel and streaming

Final round tee time: Rory McIlroy is scheduled to begin his final round at 6:25pm UK time (1:25pm local time) on Sunday, April 12. He will be playing in the final pairing alongside Cameron Young, as both players look to separate themselves from the field.

UK TV channel and times: Exclusive live coverage in the United Kingdom is being broadcast on Sky Sports Golf, with programming getting under way at 4:30pm.

Live stream: Fans can follow all the action via the Sky Go app for existing subscribers, or through NOW TV with a Day or Month Membership. The service is accessible on smartphones, tablets, and smart TVs, so you won't miss a single moment.

Watching in the United States: American viewers can catch the early action on ESPN+ before the main coverage switches to CBS at 2pm ET. Streaming is also available via Masters.com and the official Masters app, which offers dedicated feeds including "Amen Corner."

Radio coverage in the UK: For those on the go, live commentary and reports are available on BBC Radio 5 Live, with coverage due to begin at 8pm, delivering expert analysis as the leading players tackle the final holes.

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15 hours ago08:35 Bruna Reis

Rory McIlroy not ruthless and 'is human'

BBC correspondent Ian Carter claims McIlroy simply doesn't have that ruthless edge, saying: "It's so rare to see a player shut the door on a major in the way Tiger Woods did.

"If he had a sniff he'd be so pragmatic and make sure nobody could get near him.

"McIlroy doesn't have that in his locker. Woods was a super-human golfer, McIlroy is a human golfer."

15 hours ago08:07 Bruna Reis

'Seven guys who genuinely have a chance to win'

Sir Nick Faldo believes McIlroy's inconsistency has handed a glimmer of hope to seven other stars.

"I think Rory’s game is just a little inconsistent, as we saw today," Faldo acknowledged. "I’ve got to look at Cam Young, the way he’s just stormed his way through the week after a bad start.

"He’s obviously got a lot of confidence from winning the players. There’s less negativity in his game. Maybe Shane. He’s got his best buddy. Wouldn’t he like to do something. J-Day has a shot, Rosey’s on a mission after last year.

"Scottie Scheffler, remember what he did at the Olympics when he was way out of it, so he’s a serious danger man. There are seven guys who genuinely have a chance to win tomorrow."

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15 hours ago07:56 Bruna Reis

McIlroy's reaction after letting his lead slip

"I knew today wasn’t going to be easy," he said. "The quality of the chasing pack was very obvious, and a lot of the guys went out and played superb golf, starting with Scottie, and then Cam, and everyone else.

"I didn’t quite have it today. Even from the first hole, making that sort of soft bogey. I was doing my best to hang on. I scrambled a lot on the front nine. I would have wanted to be in a better position going into tomorrow starting with a six-shot lead, but I still have a great chance.

"I’m in the final group, which is exactly where you want to be. I wish I had a little bit more of a cushion, but I’m going to go to the range here and try to figure it out.

The 36-year-old continued: "It’s amazing (to have the opportunity). That was the goal coming in here. I still have a great chance but if I’m going to win tomorrow, I’m going to have to be a little bit better than I was today."

16 hours ago07:54 Bruna Reis

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