Things got a bit chaotic on Saturday, but Scottie Scheffler came out on top.
Scheffler, who chipped in for birdie to start his day, rallied late to take a one-shot lead over a loaded leaderboard headed into Sunday’s final round at Augusta National. Scheffler birdied the final hole to grab the solo lead and finish his 1-under 71. That gave him a one-shot lead with 18 holes to go.
If he can fend off the rest of the field, Scheffler would earn his second career green jacket on Sunday night.
Collin Morikawa sits in second at 6-under after he carded a 3-under 69 on Saturday . He was in the lead briefly down the stretch on Saturday, along with four others at one point, but held on as everyone else slipped away. Bryson DeChambeau, who started the day with a share of the lead, finished the round at 3-under after a brutal late collapse. He did hole out for birdie at the 18th, which helped save his round.
"I came here with the gratitude and appreciation that I get to do it. I'm happy I get to do it tomorrow. I'm going to remind myself I'm a dog and I'm ready for this moment."
"While Tiger Woods commanded thousands of patrons, you could count up most of Mickelson’s traveling gallery and still have a hand free to carry a commemorative Masters cup of Domestic Beer."
Phil Mickelson carded a 2-over 74 on Saturday, and now sits at 6-over on the week.
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Click the photo to read more about Phil Mickelson's week at Augusta National. (AP/Charlie Riedel)
Ryan Young
Ludvig is crushing his first ever Masters appearance. He's just two back from Scottie Scheffler now.
Important Bryson-carrying-the-sign update: I spent some time out near the instant-legend sign this afternoon and can report that several patrons touched the sign and suddenly could walk!
Bryson DeChambeau just pulled off a huge par save from the bunker at the 7th. He's still at 5-under, which is two shots back of Scottie Scheffler at the top.
Ryan Young
Hey, we've got another birdie from Tiger Woods. He rolls in a putt at the 13th to get back to 7-over on the week.
Ryan Young
An eagle from the trees! What a shot from Shane Lowry here at the 14th. It's the first eagle on that hole in eight years.
Tiger Woods just barely missed a par putt at the ninth. He'll make the turn at 7-over on the day. That's his highest first nine score of his Masters career.
A 42 for Tiger on the front is his highest ever.. His previous worsts were a 40 in 1997 (he went on to win by 12) and a 40 in 2004 (when he tied for 22).
If Tiger wants to have a chance on Sunday, he'll likely need to post a 68 or better today.
If you're thinking comebacks: five players have come from 6+ back entering the 3rd round to win #TheMasters in the last 50 years. Their 3rd round scoring average was 67.8.
As a winner of the Masters, Tiger Woods is an honorary member of Augusta National. Will he get an invite to be a full member, like Jack Nicklaus and Arnold Palmer?
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