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Rory McIlroy Leads Masters Heading into Final Round, Pursuing Career Grand Slam

McIlroy holds a two-stroke advantage over Bryson DeChambeau after a stellar third-round performance, as Bernhard Langer bids farewell to Augusta.

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Overview

  • Rory McIlroy delivered a second consecutive 66-stroke round on Saturday, securing a two-stroke lead at 12-under par ahead of the Masters' final day.
  • McIlroy is vying to complete his career Grand Slam, needing only the Masters title to join the exclusive group of golf legends with all four major wins.
  • Bryson DeChambeau, McIlroy's closest rival, remains two strokes behind and will partner with him in the final round, intensifying the competition.
  • Bernhard Langer, a two-time Masters champion, concluded his 41-start career at Augusta with an emotional farewell after missing the cut on Friday.
  • Langer's legacy was celebrated by fans, family, and peers, marking the end of a transformative era for German golf on the global stage.