Masters golf 2022: 'A lot of fun' – Scottie Scheffler holds three-shot lead over Cameron Smith ahead of epic final day

Scottie Scheffler will carry a three-shot lead into the final day of the 86th Masters at Augusta, but will be disappointed he is not further ahead with Cameron Smith firmly in the picture as the joust for the Green Jacket looks set for a two-man showdown on Sunday. A 71 from the World No 1 Scheffler saw him move to nine under having led by five strokes on minus eight at the outset of Saturday as Players champion Smith signed for a 69 to finish on six under from a third round defined by wind, cooler conditions and firm greens.

Ad/> Scheffler had threatened to run away with the season's first major after rolling in four birdies in the first eight holes to catapult himself to 11 under, but dropped shots at 12, 14 and 15 appeared to breathe fresh life into Smith's hopes. MastersWhen does Tiger begin third round at Augusta on Saturday?21 HOURS AGO The Australian bogeyed the 16th hole, but managed to complete pars on the 17th and 18th holes to stay within three of the leader.

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History suggests Scheffler will complete the victory, but the weather at Augusta could yet be a telling factor. The Dallas player is out with Smith in the final group at 2:40pm (7:40pm BST) on Sunday.