{"id":47965,"date":"2026-04-11T21:19:58","date_gmt":"2026-04-11T21:19:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/foreignnewstoday.com\/?p=47965"},"modified":"2026-04-11T21:19:58","modified_gmt":"2026-04-11T21:19:58","slug":"2026-masters-best-shots-moments-and-more-from-the-third-round","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/foreignnewstoday.com\/?p=47965","title":{"rendered":"2026 Masters: Best shots, moments and more from the third round"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p>The 90th edition of the Masters Tournament continues Saturday, with <a data-player-guid=\"65575c5e-0ef2-9f58-6495-42da8638a332\" href=\"https:\/\/www.espn.com\/golf\/player\/_\/id\/3470\/rory-mcilroy\">Rory McIlroy<\/a> dominating like never before.<\/p>\n<aside class=\"inline editorial float-r\" data-behavior=\"article_related\">\n<h2 class=\"editorial-title\">Editor&#8217;s Picks<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a name=\"&amp;lpos=story:editorspicks:inline:1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.espn.com\/golf\/story\/_\/id\/48442337\/the-masters-2026-brandon-holtz-mid-am\" class=\"img-link\"><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<p>The 2025 champion&#8217;s title defense could not have gone better Friday. He closed the second round with a 7-under 65, putting him six shots ahead of the field heading into the third round. That&#8217;s the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.espn.com\/golf\/story\/_\/id\/48451876\/rory-mcilroy-leads-6-shots-set-36-hole-record-masters\">largest lead<\/a> any golfer has taken into the Masters on Saturday.<\/p>\n<p>Can McIlroy maintain his hot start Saturday? Here are the top sights and sounds from the third round of the Masters.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/a.espncdn.com\/i\/infographics\/20170710_nfl_fpr\/charts\/_end_rule.png\" width=\"100%\"\/><\/p>\n<h2>Young&#8217;s on fire in the third round<\/h2>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Cameron Young moves into solo second. <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/themasters?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#themasters<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/4DR4yubinz\">pic.twitter.com\/4DR4yubinz<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 The Masters (@TheMasters) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/TheMasters\/status\/2043070821959152100?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">April 11, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">One off the lead. <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/themasters?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#themasters<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/is7C59W2Ea\">pic.twitter.com\/is7C59W2Ea<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 The Masters (@TheMasters) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/TheMasters\/status\/2043073067002343739?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">April 11, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<hr\/>\n<h2>Lowry challenging for the lead<\/h2>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Shane Lowry birdies No. 10 after his approach scares the hole. <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/themasters?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#themasters<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/4vW0cZmDs5\">pic.twitter.com\/4vW0cZmDs5<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 The Masters (@TheMasters) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/TheMasters\/status\/2043070139990417825?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">April 11, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<hr\/>\n<h2>Young stays strong with a birdie<\/h2>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">From the fairway to eight feet, Cameron Young birdies No. 10. <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/themasters?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#themasters<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/nZVq4fSOtP\">pic.twitter.com\/nZVq4fSOtP<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 The Masters (@TheMasters) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/TheMasters\/status\/2043060146276852088?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">April 11, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<hr\/>\n<h2>Scheffler is dominating on Saturday<\/h2>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Scottie Scheffler moves to seven under par with a birdie on No. 16. <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/themasters?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#themasters<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/wvTvdpfMbw\">pic.twitter.com\/wvTvdpfMbw<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 The Masters (@TheMasters) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/TheMasters\/status\/2043057684241420741?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">April 11, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<hr\/>\n<h2>Li is in second with an eagle<\/h2>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">From distance, Haotong Li&#8217;s approach into No. 8 sets up an eagle. Today, he is 5 under par through 8 holes. <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/themasters?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#themasters<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/zfbFMPCqRp\">pic.twitter.com\/zfbFMPCqRp<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 The Masters (@TheMasters) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/TheMasters\/status\/2043056093723505075?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">April 11, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<hr\/>\n<h2>Lowry dunks it<\/h2>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Needing one stroke on No. 6, Shane Lowry cards an ace. <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/themasters?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#themasters<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/SAr9uy2KBs\">pic.twitter.com\/SAr9uy2KBs<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 The Masters (@TheMasters) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/TheMasters\/status\/2043052578456428670?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">April 11, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<hr\/>\n<h2>Rory getting his groove back<\/h2>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">A bounce-back birdie for Rory on No. 3. <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/themasters?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#themasters<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/Fx7Ne9KIgL\">pic.twitter.com\/Fx7Ne9KIgL<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 The Masters (@TheMasters) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/TheMasters\/status\/2043049738971357655?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">April 11, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<hr\/>\n<h2>Reed steadily gaining on McIlroy<\/h2>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Birdie on No. 3. Patrick Reed moves within two of the lead. <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/themasters?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#themasters<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/V8mz42AAbD\">pic.twitter.com\/V8mz42AAbD<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 The Masters (@TheMasters) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/TheMasters\/status\/2043047533027459306?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">April 11, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<hr\/>\n<h2>Burns challenging for the lead<\/h2>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Sam Burns moving up the leader board quickly after his birdie on No. 2. <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/themasters?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#themasters<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/2R6dP4e0Np\">pic.twitter.com\/2R6dP4e0Np<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 The Masters (@TheMasters) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/TheMasters\/status\/2043046657244143922?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">April 11, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<hr\/>\n<h2>Clark moves up to T-5 with an eagle<\/h2>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">A 330-yard drive. A five-foot putt. One eagle for Wyndham Clark. <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/themasters?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#themasters<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/DdL7EjHg98\">pic.twitter.com\/DdL7EjHg98<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 The Masters (@TheMasters) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/TheMasters\/status\/2043042901580497361?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">April 11, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<hr\/>\n<h2>Scheffler is 6 under on the day so far<\/h2>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Six under for the day and six under for the Tournament. <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/themasters?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#themasters<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Watch Inside Amen Corner now: <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/sNz8kSIrI9\">https:\/\/t.co\/sNz8kSIrI9<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/qjt6quytLK\">pic.twitter.com\/qjt6quytLK<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 The Masters (@TheMasters) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/TheMasters\/status\/2043039589506421227?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">April 11, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<hr\/>\n<h2>That&#8217;s a birdie for Scheffler<\/h2>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Scottie Scheffler closes the first nine with a birdie and leaps into the top five. <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/themasters?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#themasters<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/WkgpegxMnA\">pic.twitter.com\/WkgpegxMnA<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 The Masters (@TheMasters) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/TheMasters\/status\/2043034489140445347?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">April 11, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<hr\/>\n<h2>Chris Gotterup from 227 feet out<\/h2>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">From 227 yards to eight feet. Eagle for Chris Gotterup on No. 2. <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/themasters?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#themasters<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/Kz4zrADtSQ\">pic.twitter.com\/Kz4zrADtSQ<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 The Masters (@TheMasters) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/TheMasters\/status\/2043030228528685446?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">April 11, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<hr\/>\n<h2>Sepp Straka&#8217;s shot hops around into a birdie<\/h2>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Sepp Straka&#8217;s approach into No. 10 dances around the hole, leading to a birdie. <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/themasters?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#themasters<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/ixgL3njnvA\">pic.twitter.com\/ixgL3njnvA<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 The Masters (@TheMasters) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/TheMasters\/status\/2043020092489744533?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">April 11, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<hr\/>\n<h2>Scottie Scheffler getting things started with an eagle<\/h2>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Scottie Scheffler&#8217;s aggressive approach into No. 2 sets up an eagle. <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/themasters?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#themasters<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/riWJ4KB0FK\">pic.twitter.com\/riWJ4KB0FK<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 The Masters (@TheMasters) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/TheMasters\/status\/2043009106428969016?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">April 11, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><br \/>\n<br \/><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.espn.com\/golf\/story\/_\/id\/48453294\/masters-2026-sights-sounds-third-round\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The 90th edition of the Masters Tournament continues Saturday, with Rory McIlroy dominating like never before. 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