Masters Tournament: Round 3 Pairings and Start Times in the UK
The 90th Masters tournament is underway at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia, with groupings and tee times announced for the third round. Rory McIlroy is in a dominant position, holding a six-shot lead, the largest halfway advantage in the tournament's history, as he aims to become the first player to win consecutive Masters titles since Tiger Woods. McIlroy will be paired with Sam Burns in the final group. Former Masters champion Patrick Reed is six shots back, chasing his second major title, while McIlroy's Ryder Cup teammates Justin Rose, Shane Lowry, and Tommy Fleetwood are a further shot back at the halfway stage. Fifty-four players have made the cut, including former Masters champion Jon Rahm, who progressed on the cut mark after posting a two-under 70 on Friday. The third round is set to begin, with all times listed in BST and USA unless stated. The pairings include: Kurt Kitayama and Alex Noren at 14:31, Charl Schwartzel and Rasmus Hojgaard at 14:42, and Jon Rahm and Si Woo Kim at 15:03. Other notable pairings include Sergio Garcia and Maverick McNealy, Keegan Bradley and Viktor Hovland, and Justin Thomas and Gary Woodland. The weather forecast indicates no rain throughout the weekend, with temperatures expected to rise each day. Live coverage of the tournament will continue on Sky Sports Golf, with Featured Group action and updates available until the global broadcast window begins. The Amen Corner stream will also be available, focusing on the famous three-hole stretch from the 11th. Can McIlroy defend his title at The Masters? Watch the opening major of the year exclusively live on Sky Sports, with live coverage starting at 4:30 pm on Saturday.