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Rory McIlroy and Bryson DeChambeau Neck-and-Neck in Final Round of Masters

McIlroy’s two-stroke lead vanishes after opening double-bogey, setting up a tense battle for the green jacket and career Grand Slam.

Rory McIlroy reacts after putting on the 18th green during the third round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club.
Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland plays his shot from the 16th tee during the final round of the 2025 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 13, 2025 in Augusta, Georgia

Overview

  • Rory McIlroy, seeking his first Masters title to complete the career Grand Slam, started the final round with a two-stroke lead over Bryson DeChambeau.
  • McIlroy’s double-bogey on the first hole erased his lead, bringing him level with DeChambeau in the final pairing at Augusta National.
  • DeChambeau, a two-time U.S. Open champion, is aiming to become the first LIV Golf member to win the Masters and has been consistent with sub-70 rounds this week.
  • Corey Conners, four shots back, and other contenders like Patrick Reed and Ludvig Aberg remain within striking distance as the final round progresses.
  • The 2025 Masters features a record $21 million prize purse, with $4.2 million awarded to the winner, adding further stakes to the dramatic showdown.