Perhaps a moment that will come to define this tournament is Bryson DeChambeau’s birdie putt at the last in the third round, the American improbably finding the hole from the fringe having blasted his way out of a fairway bunker.
“That’s what dreams are made of right there,” DeChambeau said afterwards having narrowed the gap to Rory McIlroy. Two behind, couldn’t ask for anything more. Super excited for the challenge ahead.”
Jamie Braidwood13 April 2025 12:35
Rory McIlroy will try to avoid turning the final round of the Masters into a “rematch” with Bryson DeChambeau as he bids to complete the career grand slam.
McIlroy carded a second successive 66 at Augusta National to hold a two-shot lead over DeChambeau, who edged out the Northern Irishman in dramatic fashion to win his second US Open title at Pinehurst last year.
“It was an awesome day and puts me into a great position going into tomorrow,” McIlroy said after a third round which started with six straight threes and included eagles on the second and 15th.
“I think the big thing is not to make it a rematch, stay in my own little world.
“There’s a few other people who could make a run, I just have to stay in my own little bubble and approach the day with the same attitude I have the last few days.”
Bryson DeChambeau saved par from a bunker on the 72nd hole to win the US Open (Matt York/AP) (AP)
Jamie Braidwood13 April 2025 12:05
Sky Sports has the rights for the Masters in the UK and will be broadcasting all four rounds from Augusta on Sky Sports Golf or Sky Sports Main Event. If you’re not a Sky customer, you can watch with a NOWTV Day Pass.
On the weekend, full coverage starts at 5pm until close of play – with the Masters champion crowned on Sunday evening.
Jamie Braidwood13 April 2025 11:35
“It was a dream start. You want to maybe be one or two under through three, and I was four-under through three. I had a bit of a wobble around the middle of the round, but I felt like I steadied myself with a really good par putt on 11. All I was trying to do was take advantage of the par fives, and I did that. The shot of the day for me with the six iron on 15 – a great Saturday at Augusta and I’m excited for tomorrow.
“I’m not going to shy away from it. Situations like tomorrow are the reasons I get up and work hard and practice. If I didn’t want this moment, I wouldn’t be doing those things. These are the pairings I want to be in.”
Jamie Braidwood13 April 2025 11:05
Just five men have previously won all four of golf’s majors: Jack Nicklaus, Tiger Woods, Ben Hogan, Gary Player and Gene Sarazen.
Rory McIlroy won his first major at at the US Open in 2011, a few months after losing the final-round lead at the Masters.
He won the PGA Championship for the first time in 2012, then won the Open in 2014 – the same year he won the PGA for a second time.
He has been chasing the Masters to complete the career grand slam for 11 years – finishing in a tie for second place in 2022. Victory would see him join an exclusive club.
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Jamie Braidwood13 April 2025 10:35
-10 Bryson DeChambeau (69)
-6 Patrick Reed (69), Ludvig Aberg (69)
-5 Scottie Scheffler (72), Shane Lowry (72), Jason Day (71), Justin Rose (75)
Jamie Braidwood13 April 2025 10:17
Here are the final-round tee times you need to know today as we build up to that final two-ball of Rory McIlroy and Bryson DeChambeau. They are off at 7.30pm BST (2.30pm local time):
Jamie Braidwood13 April 2025 10:16
Rory McIlroy’s record-breaking third round at Augusta is the reason that he is heading into Sunday with a two-shot lead.
A blistering start, with six threes in a row, paved the way to a second consecutive round of 66 and the overnight lead ahead of Bryson DeChambeau.
Harry Latham-Coyle13 April 2025 10:16
The winner of the green jacket will be decided tonight at the Masters with Rory McIlroy and Bryson DeChambeau braced for final-round battle.
The Northern Irishman leads by two shots after another superb round of 66 as he looks to become only the sixth man to complete a career grand slam by winning all four majors.
He faces a tough mental challenge in holding off DeChambeau, though, just a matter of months after his late slip-up allowed the American to seize US Open triumph at Pinehurst last summer.
A thrilling final day could well be in store with several others looking to surge into contention or secure a top-five finish. Here are the tee times for the fourth round.
Jamie Braidwood13 April 2025 10:13
