In an eventful day at the Masters, Tiger Woods marked an unfortunate milestone by scoring his worst round at Augusta with an 82, overshadowing his record of making 24 consecutive cuts at this prestigious tournament. Despite bold predictions of competing for the Green Jacket, the 48-year-old golf legend faced a steep decline, highlighted by a rough start and continued struggles throughout the day.
Meanwhile, Scottie Scheffler momentarily showed vulnerability but managed to retain his lead, navigating through a challenging day with notable resilience. After a double bogey and another dropped shot mid-round, Scheffler bounced back with critical birdies later in the day, finishing with a one-under-par 71, bringing him to seven-under overall, narrowly ahead of two-time major winner Collin Morikawa.
Amid these developments, Swedish newcomer Ludvig Åberg made a striking impression in his major debut, tying for the lead at one point before a couple of mistakes set him back. Nevertheless, Åberg’s performance at four-under par ensures he remains a strong contender entering the final day.
The field remains tightly packed with several players within striking distance of the lead, including Max Homa at five-under and a resilient Bryson DeChambeau who ended the day at three-under after a dramatic final hole. Xander Schauffele is also in contention, just two shots behind DeChambeau.
This Masters tournament has not only been a testament to emerging talents like Åberg and established players like Scheffler and Morikawa but has also highlighted the unpredictable nature of golf, where experience and youth converge in dramatic fashion. As the final round approaches, all eyes will be on who can best navigate Augusta’s challenges to claim the coveted Green Jacket.