Young Star Chases Down Rory McIlroy in Thrilling Masters Finale
A gripping battle as rising star Cameron Young challenges Rory McIlroy for the Masters title, with a pack of contenders close behind in the final round.
Cameron Young has set up a thrilling finale at the Masters as he reeled in Rory McIlroy on Saturday, leaving the two tied for the lead heading into the final round.
McIlroy began the day with a commanding six-shot advantage, but stumbled to a 73, opening the door for Young to surge into a share of the lead with a blistering 65. The young American now finds himself in a showdown with one of golf's biggest stars, with a host of other contenders lurking just behind.
{{IMAGE_PLACEHOLDER}}It was an unexpected turn of events on Moving Day at Augusta National. McIlroy, who arrived this week as the defending champion, couldn't maintain his form, making three bogeys on the back nine to fall back to 11-under par. Meanwhile, Young seized the moment, carding seven birdies in a stellar round to join his playing partner atop the leaderboard.
Source: The Guardian
