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Golf-McIlroy looks to build on six-shot Masters lead

Golf-McIlroy looks to build on six-shot Masters lead

By Rory Carroll AUGUSTA, Georgia, April 11 (Reuters) - Rory McIlroy will look to tighten his grip on the Green Jacket in Saturday's third round of the Masters after taking a commanding six-shot lead nL1N40T0EP into a sun-drenched Augusta National.

Golf-McIlroy's Masters cruise hits the skids at Amen Corner

Golf-McIlroy's Masters cruise hits the skids at Amen Corner

By Frank Pingue AUGUSTA, Georgia, April 11 (Reuters) - Rory McIlroy arrived at Augusta National on Saturday with one arm already slipped into the Green Jacket but the defending champion left the course with a fight on his hands.

Masters facts and figures from Saturday at Augusta National

Masters facts and figures from Saturday at Augusta National

Masters at a glance from Saturday at Augusta National

Rory McIlroy’s resilience will be tested again after 6-shot lead evaporates at the Masters

Rory McIlroy’s resilience will be tested again after 6-shot lead evaporates at the Masters

Rory McIlroy turned what looked like a triumphant march toward another green jacket into a potentially drama-filled Sunday at the Masters

Moving day: Record scoring leaves 12 players within 6 shots of the lead entering 4th round Masters

Moving day: Record scoring leaves 12 players within 6 shots of the lead entering 4th round Masters

The Masters has taken a thrilling turn with Rory McIlroy’s six-shot lead disappearing on Saturday

Shane Lowry makes Masters history: His second hole-in-one at Augusta National earns him crystal bowl

Shane Lowry makes Masters history: His second hole-in-one at Augusta National earns him crystal bowl

Shane Lowry aced the sixth hole during the third round of the Masters, making him the first player to ever record two holes-in-one during the year's first major

McIlroy’s 6-shot Masters lead evaporates after a wild 73, setting up a Sunday showdown at Augusta

McIlroy’s 6-shot Masters lead evaporates after a wild 73, setting up a Sunday showdown at Augusta

Rory McIlroy turned what looked like a triumphant march toward another green jacket into a potentially drama-filled Sunday at the Masters

Golf-Scheffler storms back into contention to put Masters on notice

Golf-Scheffler storms back into contention to put Masters on notice

By Frank Pingue AUGUSTA, Georgia, April 11 (Reuters) - With the eyes of Augusta National fixed firmly on Rory McIlroy and his Masters record six-shot halfway lead, Scottie Scheffler reminded the golf world on Saturday that the best player on the planet is never truly out of a tournament.

Rory McIlroy and Sam Burns Lead After Opening Round of Masters

Rory McIlroy and Sam Burns Lead After Opening Round of Masters

Rory McIlroy and Sam Burns Lead After Opening Round of Masters

Masters starting times for Sunday's final round

Masters starting times for Sunday's final round

Masters starting times for the final round Sunday at Augusta National

Scheffler moves up with a 65 at the Masters and probably needs something similar to contend Sunday

Scheffler moves up with a 65 at the Masters and probably needs something similar to contend Sunday

Scottie Scheffler matched the lowest round of this year’s Masters with a third-round 65 as the field closed the gap on Rory McIlroy

Golf-Masters under way as Augusta awaits McIlroy and Scheffler

Golf-Masters under way as Augusta awaits McIlroy and Scheffler

By Frank Pingue AUGUSTA, Georgia, April 9 (Reuters) - Mostly clear skies and cool conditions greeted the early starters as the Masters got under way on Thursday at Augusta National with defending champion Rory McIlroy and world number one Scottie Scheffler yet to tee off in the year's first major.