Overview

• Rory McIlroy surged into the Masters lead with a historic third-round 66, becoming the first player in tournament history to open with six consecutive 3s.
• McIlroy's two eagles on Saturday, including a remarkable 6-iron to six feet on the 15th, helped him build a two-shot advantage over Bryson DeChambeau.
• Bryson DeChambeau, the reigning U.S. Open champion, closed the gap late with a birdie on the 18th, setting up a final-round duel with McIlroy.
• McIlroy is vying to become only the sixth player to complete the career Grand Slam, a feat last achieved by Tiger Woods in 2000.
• The leaderboard features a competitive field, with Corey Conners in third at four shots back, while former champions Scottie Scheffler and Patrick Reed remain in contention.