The Masters Leaderboard Takes On A New Importance As The Tournament Enters Its Final Round

The Masters leaderboard is a real-time snapshot of player rankings at the iconic golf tournament. As players navigate Augusta National’s challenging course, their scores fluctuate based on the ebb and flow of every birdie and bogey that they make. These shifts directly impact their standing on the leaderboard and can create an extra layer of excitement for fans following along.

As the tournament enters its final round, the Masters leaderboard takes on an even greater level of importance. The winner of the coveted green jacket is awarded to the golfer with the lowest cumulative score over four rounds, and keeping track of the leaders’ progression throughout the weekend will be paramount for those hoping to witness an exhilarating finish.

Rory McIlroy shot up the Masters leaderboard on Moving Day with a 2-under 66, putting himself within striking distance of winning his first green jacket. The two-time major champion entered the second round in a tie for fifth place, but has a chance to win his third straight major this year. He’s tied with Corey Conners and Scottie Scheffler at 6-under, and Bryson DeChambeau is also in contention for his first Masters victory after posting a bogey-free 68.

As the leaderboard tightens, every stroke will be crucial as players fight for a spot in the final group at 8:00 a.m. ET on Sunday. If no winner is crowned after the final 36 holes, a sudden-death playoff will begin on the 18th hole and continue to the 10th until a single golfer has claimed victory.

World Series Highlights of 2024

There are few things more dramatic in baseball than a walk-off home run. They’re a staple of World Series history, and for many, they mark the most memorable moments in baseball’s greatest competition.

Freddie Freeman’s first-of-its-kind Game 1 grand slam flipped Dodger Stadium into Blue Heaven on Friday night. But it wasn’t the only World Series highlight of 2024.

The 1975 World Series is regarded as one of the greatest World Series games in history thanks to exciting lead changes and nail-biting turns of events. But it’s also infamous for the fact that Carlton Fisk’s famous “fingertip homer” in Game 6 was actually a hit off a clerical error.

Dennis Eckersley’s epochal ninth-inning relief appearance in the 1988 World Series remains a classic for good reason. The Dodgers were facing elimination and trailing the 104-win Boston Red Sox in a must-win situation with two outs. But Kirk Gibson, who’d been injured in the NLCS and wasn’t expected to play, pinch-hit and homered on his second swing. It inspired iconic pronouncements by Vin Scully and Jack Buck.

This year’s World Series has had its share of nail-biting moments, but few have rivaled the drama of the ’88 series. And despite the Dodgers’ shaky 9th inning, they still managed to beat the Yankees 4-2 and secure their first championship in 40 years. So in honor of this momentous occasion, here are the top World Series highlights to remember from 2024. (And don’t miss our full list of the best World Series games of all time, too). The USA TODAY app gets you to the heart of the news — fast. Download it now for award-winning coverage, crosswords, audio storytelling, the eNewspaper and more.