Patrons exit after play was suspend to due weather after a practice round at the Masters golf tournament, Monday, April 7, 2025, in Augusta, Ga. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
Patrons leave after play was suspended do to weather after a practice round at the Masters golf tournament, Monday, April 7, 2025, in Augusta, Ga. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)
Jason Day, of Australia, walks up the 10th fairway during a practice round at the Masters golf tournament, Monday, April 7, 2025, in Augusta, Ga. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)
Matt Fitzpatrick, of England, watches his shot on the practice green during a practice round at the Masters golf tournament, Monday, April 7, 2025, in Augusta, Ga. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)
Patrons exit after play was suspended due to weather after a practice round at the Masters golf tournament, Monday, April 7, 2025, in Augusta, Ga. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)
Rory McIlroy, of Northern Ireland, flips his ball on the 13th green during a practice round at the Masters golf tournament, Tuesday, April 8, 2025, in Augusta, Ga. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)
Nick Dunlap hits from the 11th tee during a practice round at the Masters golf tournament, Tuesday, April 8, 2025, in Augusta, Ga. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)
A patron smokes a cigar while watching a practice round at the Masters golf tournament, Tuesday, April 8, 2025, in Augusta, Ga. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
Scottie Scheffler hits from the bunker on the practice green during a practice round at the Masters golf tournament, Tuesday, April 8, 2025, in Augusta, Ga. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)
Caddie Jonathan Jakovac, left, hands Collin Morikawa his club in the bunker on the 10th green during a practice round at the Masters golf tournament, Tuesday, April 8, 2025, in Augusta, Ga. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
Keegan Bradley celebrates with sons Cooper, 4, and Logan, 7, left, on the seventh hole during the par-3 contest at the Masters golf tournament, Wednesday, April 9, 2025, in Augusta, Ga. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)
Max Homa's son, Cam Homa, holds his club on the green on the seventh hole during par-3 contest at the Masters golf tournament, Wednesday, April 9, 2025, in Augusta, Ga. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)
Rory McIlroy, of Northern Ireland, looks at his daughter, Poppy, on the first hole during the par-3 contest at the Masters golf tournament, Wednesday, April 9, 2025, in Augusta, Ga. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
Byeong Hun An, of South Korea, watches his son, Sun-woo, 5, hit out of the bunker on the first hole during the par-3 contest at the Masters golf tournament, Wednesday, April 9, 2025, in Augusta, Ga. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
Russell Henley and daughter, Jane, 2, interact on the first hole during the par-3 contest at the Masters golf tournament, Wednesday, April 9, 2025, in Augusta, Ga. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
Hiroshi Tai, of Singapore, lines up a putt on the 18th hole during the first round at the Masters golf tournament, Thursday, April 10, 2025, in Augusta, Ga. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)
Xander Schaufele hits from the bunker on the 10th hole during the first round at the Masters golf tournament, Thursday, April 10, 2025, in Augusta, Ga. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)
Justin Rose, of England, celebrates after a birdie on the 16th hole during the first round at the Masters golf tournament, Thursday, April 10, 2025, in Augusta, Ga. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
Nicolai Hojgaard, of Denmark, hits his tee shot on the seventh hole during the first round at the Masters golf tournament, Thursday, April 10, 2025, in Augusta, Ga. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
Jordan Spieth looks at Tom Kim's, of South Korea, ball rest on the edge of the cup on the second hole during the first round at the Masters golf tournament, Thursday, April 10, 2025, in Augusta, Ga. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)
Thriston Lawrence, of South Africa, hits from the fairway on the second hole during the second round at the Masters golf tournament, Friday, April 11, 2025, in Augusta, Ga. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)
Justin Rose lines up a putt on the eighth hole during the second round at the Masters golf tournament, Friday, April 11, 2025, in Augusta, Ga. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
Rory McIlroy, of Northern Ireland, celebrates after a birdie on the 15th hole during the second round at the Masters golf tournament, Friday, April 11, 2025, in Augusta, Ga. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Bryson DeChambeau reacts after missing a putt on the 12th hole during the second round at the Masters golf tournament, Friday, April 11, 2025, in Augusta, Ga. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
Patrick Reed hits from the fairway on the 15th hole during the second round at the Masters golf tournament, Friday, April 11, 2025, in Augusta, Ga. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
Rory McIlroy, of Northern Ireland, tosses his putter on the 18th hole during the third round at the Masters golf tournament, Saturday, April 12, 2025, in Augusta, Ga. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
Bryson DeChambeau celebrates after a birdie on the 18th hole during the third round at the Masters golf tournament, Saturday, April 12, 2025, in Augusta, Ga. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Corey Conners, of Canada, hits his tee shot on the 17th hole during the third round at the Masters golf tournament, Saturday, April 12, 2025, in Augusta, Ga. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
Bryson DeChambeau tosses his club on the 12th hole during the third round at the Masters golf tournament, Saturday, April 12, 2025, in Augusta, Ga. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
Jason Day, of Australia, reacts after missing a putt on the eighth hole during the third round at the Masters golf tournament, Saturday, April 12, 2025, in Augusta, Ga. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — Rory McIlroy has 18 holes standing between himself and the career grand slam after shooting a 6-under 66 on Saturday, which gave him a two-shot advantage over Bryson DeChambeau heading into the final round of the Masters.
McIlroy got off to a fast start at Augusta ºÃÉ«tv, playing the first five holes in 5 under, and was . DeChambeau made a nearly 50-foot putt from just off the green at No. 18 to shoot 69, his third consecutive round in the 60s.
Corey Conners was at 8 under, and Patrick Reed and Ludvig Aberg were two more shots off the lead. struggled to an even-par 72 on Saturday and was in the group at 5 under with Justin Rose, the third-round leader, who shot 75. Jason Day and Shane Lowry also were in the group at 5 under.
When is the Masters?
The final round begins at 9:50 a.m. EDT on Sunday. McIlroy and DeChambeau tee off at 2:30 p.m.
How can I watch the Masters?
The Masters resumes at 10:15 a.m. EDT on Sunday with cameras highlighting holes and featured groups. Final-round television coverage begins at noon on Paramount+ and 2 p.m. on CBS.
What are the betting odds for the Masters?
McIlroy is the 9-4 favorite to finish the job Sunday, according to BetMGM Sportsbook, slightly ahead of DeChambeau, who is at 13-5 odds. Conners is 16-1, Aberg and Scheffler are 40-1 and Reed is 66-1 to make up his six-shot deficit.
What else happened Saturday at Augusta ºÃÉ«tv?
Zach Johnson matched McIlroy with though the 49-year-old former Masters champion did it much earlier in the day. Johnson made the cut on the number at 2 over, and his 66 Saturday left him with Xander Schauffele, Sungjae Im and Nicolas Echavarria at 4 under for the tournament.
Viktor Hovland had a couple of early birdies and quickly reached 6 under, but he gave away three shots on the second nine and wound up shooting 73. He was in a group at 3 under with Max Homa and Collin Morikawa.
Matt McCarty was 6 under with three holes to play, but he went bogey-double bogey-bogey to shoot 75.
What is the weat
her forecast?
The weather has been pristine ever since rain washed out Monday's practice round. The same is expected Sunday.
What happened last year at the Masters?
Scheffler shot a 4-under 68 on Sunday, keeping preternatural poise while his closest competitors and finished with a four-shot victory over Masters newcomer Ludvig Aberg for his second green jacket in three years.
Aberg was among four players who had a share of the lead on Sunday; he lost ground when his approach went into the pond left of the 11th hole and he made double bogey. Morikawa had two double bogeys to fall out of the hunt, tying for third with Homa and Tommy Fleetwood, whose own double bogey from the bushes at the par-3 12th ruined his chances.
Tiger Woods closed with a 77 and , the highest 72-hole score of his career.
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