Masters 2026 Round 3 Leaderboard: Live Updates from Augusta National

Round 3 of the Masters is set to get underway Saturday at Augusta National, with Rory McIlroy holding a commanding lead and all eyes on whether the four-time major champion can maintain control on moving day.

McIlroy enters the third round at 12-under, six shots clear of the field after a dominant performance through 36 holes that has separated him from the pack and put him in position to take full control of the tournament.

Trailing him are Sam Burns and Patrick Reed at 6-under, while a group at 5-under — including Justin Rose, Tommy Fleetwood, and Shane Lowry — remains within striking distance if the leaderboard tightens early Saturday.

With Augusta National historically known for dramatic swings on moving day, Round 3 presents a pivotal opportunity for contenders to apply pressure — or for McIlroy to extend his lead even further heading into Sunday.

This post will be updated throughout the day with live leaderboard movement, key moments, and notable performances from Augusta National.

Masters Round 3 Tee Times and Featured Groups

Saturday’s tee sheet is loaded with marquee pairings, with the leaders set to tee off in the afternoon as the tournament builds toward a critical third round.

Notable tee times (all times ET):

• 1:33 p.m. – Chris Gotterup, Brooks Koepka
• 1:55 p.m. – Jason Day, Cameron Young
• 2:06 p.m. – Haotong Li, Kristoffer Reitan
• 2:17 p.m. – Wyndham Clark, Tyrrell Hatton
• 2:28 p.m. – Shane Lowry, Tommy Fleetwood
• 2:39 p.m. – Patrick Reed, Justin Rose
• 2:50 p.m. – Rory McIlroy, Sam Burns

Earlier in the day, players like Jon Rahm, Jordan Spieth, Scottie Scheffler, and Collin Morikawa will look to climb the leaderboard and post scores that could apply pressure to the leaders later in the afternoon.

Rory McIlroy Takes Control Into Moving Day

McIlroy’s position atop the leaderboard represents the defining story of the tournament heading into Saturday.

He followed an opening-round 67 with a blistering 7-under performance in Round 2, eliminating the big mistakes that have plagued him in past Masters appearances and building a significant cushion over the field.

With a six-shot lead, McIlroy has the advantage — but Augusta National has a long history of punishing even the smallest mistakes, particularly on moving day.

Maintaining composure while continuing to capitalize on scoring opportunities will be critical as he looks to carry momentum into the final round.

Who Can Make a Move on Saturday?

Despite McIlroy’s lead, several players remain within range if the leaderboard begins to shift.

Sam Burns and Patrick Reed sit closest at 6-under and will be paired in the final group with McIlroy, giving them a direct opportunity to apply pressure.

Just behind them, a group at 5-under — including Justin Rose, Tommy Fleetwood, and Shane Lowry — will need to go low early to close the gap and force movement at the top.

With scoring chances available on the back nine, particularly at holes 13 and 15, the leaderboard can change quickly if momentum shifts.

Masters 2026 Round 3 Leaderboard Updates

(Updates will be added here throughout the day — most recent at the top)

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