The final round of the Masters Tournament is underway Sunday at Augusta National, with a tightly packed leaderboard setting up a dramatic finish.
Rory McIlroy and Cameron Young enter the day tied for the lead at 11-under par, with multiple contenders within striking distance as the race for the green jacket reaches its final stage.
The leaderboard tightened significantly late Saturday, setting up one of the most competitive final rounds in recent Masters history.
After a volatile third round that saw McIlroyâs lead disappear late, momentum has shifted heading into Sunday â and Augusta National has a long history of dramatic finishes.
This post will be updated throughout the day with live leaderboard movement, key moments, and notable performances from Augusta National.
Masters 2026 Final Round Leaderboard Updates
(Updates will be added here throughout the day â most recent at the top)
Sunday â Pre-Round Update: Final round play is set to begin at Augusta National, with early groups teeing off in the morning and the leaders scheduled for the afternoon.
McIlroy and Young will headline the final pairing, with the tournament expected to be decided over the closing stretch on the back nine.
Final Round Tee Times and Featured Groups
Sundayâs tee sheet is stacked, with contenders spread throughout the afternoon wave as the leaderboard tightens.
Notable tee times (all times ET):
- 1:52 p.m. â Scottie Scheffler, Li Haotong
- 2:03 p.m. â Jason Day, Justin Rose
- 2:14 p.m. â Sam Burns, Shane Lowry
- 2:25 p.m. â Cameron Young, Rory McIlroy
Earlier in the day, players further down the board will look to post low numbers and apply pressure to the leaders before the final groups reach the turn.
Rory McIlroy Faces Sunday Test at Augusta National
McIlroyâs position atop the leaderboard remains the defining storyline entering Sunday, but the margin for error has disappeared.
After building a six-shot lead through 36 holes, McIlroyâs third round unraveled late, including a costly double bogey on the back nine that brought the field back into contention.
He now faces a different challenge â not building a lead, but protecting one under Sunday pressure at Augusta National.
Maintaining composure while capitalizing on scoring opportunities will be critical as he looks to secure a long-awaited Masters victory.
Cameron Young Emerges as Co-Leader
Young enters Sunday tied for the lead alongside McIlroy after a dramatic Round 3 that reshaped the leaderboard.
The American will play in the final pairing of a major for the first time, bringing added pressure into the final round.
With his position at the top of the leaderboard, Young will be a central figure throughout Sundayâs final round.
Who Remains in Contention Entering Sunday?
While the final pairing will command most of the attention, several players remain firmly in the hunt.
Players within a few shots of the lead â including Burns, Lowry, Day and Li â remain in contention entering Sunday.
At Augusta National, momentum can shift quickly, particularly across the closing stretch of the back nine.
What to Watch in the Final Round at Augusta National
- Can McIlroy steady himself and close out the tournament?
- Will Young maintain his position under final-round pressure?
- How quickly can the chasing pack apply pressure?
- Which player posts the clubhouse lead first?
- Will Augustaâs back nine once again decide the tournament?
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