2026 Masters: Best shots, moments and more from the third round - ESPN

Saturday at the 2026 Masters saw a historic lead evaporate.

After a legendary second round which saw him a record six shots ahead of the field, Rory McIlroy looked mortal in the third. He was 1 over par on Saturday — not a disastrous result — but many of his challengers were on fire. Cameron Young posted a 7 under, briefly securing the lead and ending the day tied with McIlroy for first at 11 under overall. Sam Burns, with a 4-under third round, is a single shot behind them.

While we wait for an epic finale on Sunday, here are the top sights and sounds from the third round of the Masters.

Shaping up for Sunday. <a href=«https://twitter.com/hashtag/themasters?src=hash&ref_src=» https:>#themasters

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The lead belongs once again to the defending champion. <a href=«https://twitter.com/hashtag/themasters?src=hash&ref_src=» https:>#themasters

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Rory McIlroy regains a share of the lead. <a href=«https://twitter.com/hashtag/themasters?src=hash&ref_src=» https:>#themasters

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With a birdie on No. 13, Sam Burns moves into a tie for second place. <a href=«https://twitter.com/hashtag/themasters?src=hash&ref_src=» https:>#themasters

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Cameron Young birdies No. 16 to reach 11 under par. <a href=«https://twitter.com/hashtag/themasters?src=hash&ref_src=» https:>#themasters

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Rory McIlroy starts the second nine with a birdie. <a href=«https://twitter.com/hashtag/themasters?src=hash&ref_src=» https:>#themasters

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Cameron Young moves into solo second. <a href=«https://twitter.com/hashtag/themasters?src=hash&ref_src=» https:>#themasters

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One off the lead. <a