We’re just one day away from the final round of The Masters, the first major of 2025. And there’s no shortage of storylines to follow at Augusta National. The one-time champion Justin Rose holds a two-shot lead, but there are plenty of golfers in the hunt for a green jacket. Bryson DeChambeau is lurking, as well as Rory McIlroy, who is looking to complete a career grand slam.
The Northern Irishman is playing some outstanding golf. He bombs a drive over the corner at the par-four 13th, then hits a delicious wedge from 87 yards that spins towards the cup and lands just inside it. Two-putt, birdie, 13 under.
Rose has been playing smart golf all week at Augusta. He takes a conservative approach to the deceptively difficult 16th, opting for a lay-up instead of trying to reach the green in two. But he commits a cardinal sin by overly flirting with Rae’s Creek and dumps his third shot in the water. He eventually pitches on, two-putts and shoots a 66.
Ludvig Aberg and Corey Conners are tied for second at four under, with Scottie Scheffler and the defending champion all three shots back. It’s not far from a four-way tie, and it could be very exciting on the back nine on Sunday.