Rory McIlroy chips in eagle, Bryson DeChambeau sinks deep birdie to start Masters third round with fireworks

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We're in for quite the week at Augusta National Golf Club, as the third round of The Masters had fireworks on Saturday afternoon, courtesy of two stars battling for the green jacket. 

Rory McIlroy and Bryson DeChambeau began the day at 6-under and 7-under, respectively, but those numbers quickly changed, thanks to some fantastic shots to begin their rounds. 

McIlroy had gotten off to a birdie start with a perfect first hole. But a louder roar came when DeChambeau, in a group with Saturday's leader Justin Rose, teed off right behind him. 

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Bryson DeChambeau reacts after putting on the first green during the third round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club. (Michael Madrid-Imagn Images)

DeChambeau's approach shot hit the green, but it landed on the back with a long birdie putt ahead. With a downhill break, DeChambeau was likely trying to get it close for an easy par to start the round, but the line was too perfect, as was his speed. 

DeChambeau and the group of patrons around the first green watched as his ball trickled down the slope and found the bottom of the cup to tie him with Rose at 8-under. DeChambeau let out a small fist pump, though he remained stoic in his demeanor, knowing 17 holes were ahead. 

But McIlroy's second hole sent patrons into a frenzy, as he took the lead, thanks to some soft hands around the second green. 

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An absolute monster drive carried the right fairway bunkers on Hole 2 that were about 330 yards out on the par-5 585-yarder. McIlroy set himself up for a