Masters Tournament: Round 3 Pairings and Start Times

The third round of the 90th Masters golf tournament is set to take place at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia, with Rory McIlroy holding a significant six-shot lead. This advantage is the largest 36-hole lead in the tournament's history, as McIlroy aims to become the first player since Tiger Woods to win consecutive Masters titles. McIlroy will be paired with Sam Burns in the final group. Former Masters champion Patrick Reed is six shots back, while McIlroy's Ryder Cup teammates, including Justin Rose, Shane Lowry, and Tommy Fleetwood, are a further shot behind at the halfway stage. Fifty-four players made the cut, with former champion Jon Rahm progressing after a two-under 70 on Friday. The round will feature various pairings, including Kurt Kitayama and Alex Noren, Jon Rahm and Si Woo Kim, and Sergio Garcia and Maverick McNealy. The weather forecast indicates no rain throughout the weekend, with rising temperatures each day. Sky Sports Golf will provide wall-to-wall coverage starting at 4:30 pm on Saturday, with additional streams available on the Sky Sports+ channel, including the notorious Amen Corner and featured groups.