Augusta, Ga. – As the moving day at Augusta National unfolded, the stage was set for an exhilarating final round at the Masters. Scottie Scheffler emerged as the leader after shooting a 71 in the third round, finishing at 7-under-par and primed to claim his second green jacket. Right behind Scheffler is Collin Morikawa, who posted a 3-under 69 as he eyes his third major championship victory.
Chasing the leaders is Max Homa at 5-under-par, just two strokes behind after a third-round 73. Homa is in pursuit of his first major championship. Ludvig Åberg, three shots off the lead, shot a 70 in the third round with hopes of becoming the first since Fuzzy Zoeller in 1979 to win the Masters in his major championship debut.
However, the day’s events were not as kind to Tiger Woods, who struggled with a 10-over 82 in the third round. Woods faced his highest round at the Masters in his career, expressing disappointment in his performance and citing a lack of rhythm throughout the day.
Woods’ difficulties were evident from the start as he faced challenges in finding fairways and greens in regulation, ultimately leading to missed putts and a high number of putts taken. Despite his perseverance following Friday’s successful cut-making achievement, Woods visibly struggled with physical discomfort on the course.
As Woods reflected on his performance, he acknowledged the impact of a demanding schedule and physical strain from previous days. Despite the challenges faced on Saturday, Woods remains determined to continue competing in the tournament, emphasizing the importance of rest and preparation for the upcoming rounds.
With Sunday’s final round on the horizon, all eyes will be on the contenders as they strive to secure victory at the Masters. As the tournament unfolds, the battle for the green jacket intensifies, promising an exciting conclusion to a week filled with exceptional golf and gripping storylines.