Masters Contenders Emerge as McIlroy Faces Stiff Competition

According to three-time Masters champion Sir Nick Faldo, seven golfers have a genuine chance of winning the Masters. With six players within four shots of co-leaders Rory McIlroy and Cameron Young, the competition is expected to be fierce on the final Sunday at Augusta National. McIlroy, the defending champion, struggled with his game on Saturday, shooting a one-over 73. "I think Rory's game is just a little inconsistent," Faldo said. "If he can find the switch and correct it, then he's got a chance to do something special." Faldo also praised Cam Young, saying, "The way he's just stormed his way through the week after a bad start, he's obviously got a lot of confidence from winning The Players." Other contenders include Shane Lowry, Jason Day, and Justin Rose. Rose, who has had three runners-up finishes at the Masters, will need to shoot lower to challenge on Sunday. "There's more guys to contend with now," Rose said. "It's going to take a special round tomorrow, so there's a chance, which is great." World No 1 Scottie Scheffler also came back strong on Saturday, carding a 65 to catapult himself into contention. The final round of the Masters will be live on Sky Sports Golf, with extra coverage on Sky Sports+.