McIlroy Tied with Young after Squandering Historic Lead at The Masters

Rory McIlroy's bid for a back-to-back Masters title suffered a significant setback as he blew a six-shot lead, leaving him tied with Cameron Young heading into the final round. McIlroy, who had made history with the largest 36-hole lead in the tournament, struggled in his third round, dropping three shots in two holes at the iconic Amen Corner. Young, meanwhile, charged into contention with a stunning seven-under 65, grabbing the clubhouse lead. McIlroy recovered with back-to-back birdies but bogeyed his penultimate hole, pulling him back alongside Young on 11 under. The world No 2 will need to regain his form if he is to claim victory, with several players, including Sam Burns and Shane Lowry, still in contention. McIlroy acknowledged that he needs to improve, stating, 'I still have a great chance, but if I'm going to win tomorrow, I'm going to have to be a little bit better than I was today.' The final round promises to be an exciting conclusion to the tournament, with live coverage available on Sky Sports Golf.