McIlroy and Young Tied for Masters Lead After Dramatic Third Round

58 articles · Updated · The New York Times · Apr 11

Rory McIlroy and Cameron Young share the lead at 11-under after a dramatic third round at the 2026 Masters.
McIlroy surrendered a record six-shot lead with a 1-over 73, while Young surged with a 65 to catch him heading into the final round.
A tightly packed leaderboard sets up an open contest for the green jacket, with several top players within striking distance at Augusta National.

A six-shot lead vanished. Who has the true advantage heading into Augusta's final round?

Is a Players Championship win enough to prepare Cameron Young for a final-round duel at Augusta?

Why is repeating as Masters champion one of the most difficult feats in all of sports?

Does McIlroy's collapse prove no lead is safe, or does it expose a critical flaw in his game?

Can two-time champion Scottie Scheffler capitalize on the chaos and steal another green jacket?