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Rory McIlroy Tied for Masters Lead Entering Final Round

4/13/2026

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McIlroy's Masters Lead

Rory McIlroy, the Masters leader, enters the final round tied for the lead.
McIlroy has birdied the 15th hole in all three rounds.
Cameron Young bogeyed the 15th after laying up, highlighting the hole's risk-reward.
McIlroy's high shots give him an edge on the 15th, a hole with eagles and double bogeys.
As the tournament progresses, the course will play tougher, especially on the back nine.

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Watson's Toughest Challenge

The 12th hole was identified as the hardest, with Watson saying it has "crippled more men than polio," and Spieth's quadruple bogey after leading by five underscoring the risk.
Nicklaus called the hole the hardest and advised players to aim for the middle of the green to avoid disaster.
This Sunday, pin placement was especially tough, contributing to 15 over par among 56 competitors.
Only three birdies were recorded.

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McIlroy's Masters Lead

Rory McIlroy, the Masters leader, enters the final round tied for the lead.
McIlroy has birdied the 15th hole in all three rounds.
Cameron Young bogeyed the 15th after laying up, highlighting the hole's risk-reward.
McIlroy's high shots give him an edge on the 15th, a hole with eagles and double bogeys.
As the tournament progresses, the course will play tougher, especially on the back nine.

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