Overview

• Rory McIlroy is back in contention for a career Grand Slam after a strong second round, entering the third round two shots behind leader Justin Rose.
• Justin Rose (-8) leads the field after two rounds, with Bryson DeChambeau (-7), McIlroy (-6), and Scottie Scheffler (-5) in pursuit.
• Key pairings for Saturday include McIlroy with Corey Conners and Rose with DeChambeau, setting up a competitive moving day.
• Notable players Brooks Koepka and Phil Mickelson missed the cut, narrowing the field to 53 golfers for the weekend.
• The third round is being broadcast on CBS, ESPN, and streaming platforms like Paramount+ and Masters.com, with sunny skies and light winds creating ideal playing conditions.