Masters Tournament: Round 3 Pairings and Start Times

The 90th Masters tournament is underway at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia, with Rory McIlroy holding a commanding six-shot lead after the second round. McIlroy's impressive performance has given him the largest 36-hole advantage in the tournament's history, as he seeks to become the first player to win back-to-back Masters titles since Tiger Woods. McIlroy will be paired with Sam Burns in the final group for the third round. Former Masters champion Patrick Reed is six shots back, while McIlroy's Ryder Cup teammates Justin Rose, Shane Lowry, and Tommy Fleetwood are a further shot behind. Fifty-four players have made the cut, including former Masters champion Jon Rahm, who progressed after posting a two-under 70 on Friday. The third round is set to begin, with all times listed in British Summer Time (BST) unless otherwise stated. The pairings for the third round are as follows: Kurt Kitayama and Alex Noren at 14:31, Charl Schwartzel and Rasmus Hojgaard at 14:42, Jon Rahm and Si Woo Kim at 15:03, and so on. The weather forecast indicates no rain for the remainder of the tournament, with temperatures expected to rise each day. Coverage of the Masters will continue on Sky Sports Golf, with featured groups and updates available throughout the day. The Amen Corner stream will also be available, focusing on the famous three-hole stretch from the 11th hole. Can McIlroy defend his title at The Masters? Watch the opening major of the year exclusively live on Sky Sports.