Whether you’re a casual golf fan or an avid follower of The Masters, keeping up with the leaderboard is one of the most important things to do throughout each round. Whether it’s to see where your favorite player stands or just for some added excitement, seeing how the leaders stack up adds another layer of depth and drama to Augusta National.
Rory McIlroy turned his sloppy finish from Thursday into a strong finish on Friday at the Masters, giving him a three-shot lead over Scottie Scheffler and Bryson DeChambeau heading into the weekend. The duo are in the final group for Sunday, the first time that two winners of multiple majors have been paired together at the Masters since 1996 when Nick Faldo beat Greg Norman in a thrilling final round.
Bryson DeChambeau stepped up to the plate after a shaky start and shot a 3-under 66 on Saturday to give him a share of the lead with Rose at 8-under 136 through 36 holes. He hit a wedge into five feet on the par-3 16th to close out his round and move within a shot of McIlroy.
Unlike most tournaments, The Masters employs a sudden-death playoff for any players tied at the end of the fourth round. The format was changed in 2004, with play beginning at the 18th hole and repeating for the inward (final) nine, until a winner is determined. It’s a great way to keep the action going even after the tournament concludes, and it allows for a much shorter playoff period than many other events.