Masters predictions: Will Rory McIlroy, Cameron Young win green jacket?

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Rory McIlroy has finished with a share of the leadthrough the first three days of the Masters Tournament. If he is able to hold on, he will be just the fourth back-to-back winner of the event.

McIlroy put together a strong start through the first two rounds but stumbled along on Saturday, April 11, to finish the third round in atie with Cameron Young.

Young has managed to win this year,winning The Players Championshipin March. He also captured theWyndham Championshiplast August.

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Here’s how some predict the Masters to finish:

<p style=The weekend arrives with the leaderboard tightening and pressure rising at Augusta National.

These images follow Rory McIlroy as he begins Saturday in the hunt at the Masters.

Above, Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland lines up a putt on the 14th green during the third round of the 2026 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 11, 2026, in Augusta, Georgia.

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" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland plays a shot on the 11th hole during the third round of the 2026 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 11, 2026, in Augusta, Georgia. Rory McIlroy walks up the first fairway during the third round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club. Rory McIlroy misses a putt on the first green during the third round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club. Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland plays his shot from the 11th tee during the third round of the 2026 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 11, 2026, in Augusta, Georgia. Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland walks on the seventh green during the third round of the 2026 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 11, 2026, in Augusta, Georgia. Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland looks on from the second hole during the third round of the 2026 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 11, 2026, in Augusta, Georgia. Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland looks on from the practice green during the third round of the 2026 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 11, 2026, in Augusta, Georgia. Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland plays a shot at the tournament practice area during the third round of the 2026 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 11, 2026, in Augusta, Georgia. Rory McIlroy chips onto the fourth green during the third round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club. Rory McIlroy tees off on the first hole during the third round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club. Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland plays a shot on the first hole during the third round of the 2026 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 11, 2026, in Augusta, Georgia. Sam Burns and Rory McIlroy walk down the first fairway during the third round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club. Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland looks on from the practice green during the third round of the 2026 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 11, 2026, in Augusta, Georgia. Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland walks on the second green during the third round of the 2026 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 11, 2026, in Augusta, Georgia. Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland looks on from the third green during the third round of the 2026 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 11, 2026, in Augusta, Georgia. Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland plays his shot from the third tee during the third round of the 2026 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 11, 2026, in Augusta, Georgia. Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland looks at his ball on the second green during the third round of the 2026 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 11, 2026, in Augusta, Georgia. Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland plays a shot on the seventh hole during the third round of the 2026 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 11, 2026, in Augusta, Georgia. Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland walks to the eighth tee during the third round of the 2026 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 11, 2026, in Augusta, Georgia. Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland plays his shot from the 11th tee during the third round of the 2026 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 11, 2026, in Augusta, Georgia. Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland plays a shot from a bunker on the seventh hole during the third round of the 2026 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 11, 2026, in Augusta, Georgia. Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland and Sam Burns of the United States walk the eighth fairway during the third round of the 2026 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 11, 2026, in Augusta, Georgia. Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland moves an obstruction out of the way on the 13th hole during the third round of the 2026 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 11, 2026, in Augusta, Georgia. Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland speaks to the rules official on the 13th hole during the third round of the 2026 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 11, 2026, in Augusta, Georgia. Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland asks patrons to move on the 13th hole during the third round of the 2026 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 11, 2026, in Augusta, Georgia. Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland plays a shot on the 13th hole during the third round of the 2026 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 11, 2026, in Augusta, Georgia. Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland lines up a putt on the 15th hole during the third round of the 2026 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 11, 2026, in Augusta, Georgia. Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland looks on from the 15th hole during the third round of the 2026 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 11, 2026, in Augusta, Georgia. Patrons watch as Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland walks the 16th fairway during the third round of the 2026 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 11, 2026, in Augusta, Georgia. Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland reacts on the 15th green during the third round of the 2026 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 11, 2026, in Augusta, Georgia. Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland putts on the 12th green during the third round of the 2026 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 11, 2026 in Augusta, Georgia. Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland looks on from the 13th hole during the third round of the 2026 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 11, 2026, in Augusta, Georgia. Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland plays his shot from the 12th tee during the third round of the 2026 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 11, 2026, in Augusta, Georgia. Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland reacts on the 13th green during the third round of the 2026 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 11, 2026, in Augusta, Georgia. Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland walks the 12th fairway during the third round of the 2026 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 11, 2026, in Augusta, Georgia. Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland and his caddie Harry Diamond walks over the Hogan Bridge to the 12th hole green during the third round of the 2026 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 11, 2026, in Augusta, Georgia. Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland plays a shot on the 14th hole during the third round of the 2026 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 11, 2026, in Augusta, Georgia. Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland looks on from the 15th green during the third round of the 2026 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 11, 2026, in Augusta, Georgia.

Rory McIlroy let 6‑stroke Masters lead slip away still co‑leader

The weekend arrives with the leaderboard tightening and pressure rising atAugusta National.These images follow Rory McIlroy as he begins Saturday in the hunt at the Masters.Above, Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland lines up a putt on the 14th green during the third round of the 2026 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 11, 2026, in Augusta, Georgia.

Action Network: Cameron Young outright winner

Tony Sartori writes: "Cameron Young is arguably the hottest golfer on the course entering Sunday. He tied Scottie Scheffler for the low round of the day with a 7-under 65, while co-leader Rory McIlroy trended in the opposite direction with a 1-over 73. At +250, it’s worth riding the hot hand.

"Greenside play is proving more important than ever, given the firmness of the course. It was already one of the most critical skill sets for success at Augusta National, and current conditions only amplify its importance."

CBS Sports: Cameron Young appears ready

Robby Kalland writes: "(Cameron Young) is finally blending a smart, patient approach with the raw talent that made him an immediate, budding star. He appears ready to finally hoist his first major championship as long as he brings the same mindset into Sunday as he utilized on Moving Day."

Cameron Young lines up a putt on the 18th green during the third round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club.

Covers: Rory McIlroy finds his tee game

Neil Parker writes: "I’m expecting his best driving performance on Sunday, and the defending champ also ranks fifth in true strokes gained tee-to-green and ninth in putting. Playing in the final group is also an advantage. After McIlroy left Bryson DeChambeau in the dust last year, I expect him to pull away from Cameron Young and the rest of the field."

This article originally appeared on USA TODAY:Masters predictions: Rory McIlroy, Cameron Young tied entering Sunday

byJastin Mags
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April 12, 2026

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The Northern Irishman and American are co-leads through the first three rounds at Augusta National after Young's eight-stroke comeback to tie McIlroy atop the leaderboard on Saturday. McIlroy, on the other hand, entered Saturday 12-under with a cushiony six-shot lead but got off to a slow start with a bogey on the first hole.

Just when it looked like McIlroy had righted the ship and was going to run away with it after all, things spiraled with his rare double-bogey on No. 11 and some more mishaps, leaving an opening for Young to overtake him for the lead.

McIlroy tied things back up to finish a rocky third round at 11-under par. He's still in a good position to become the first golfer to win back-to-back green jackets since Tiger Woods in 2001 and 2002, but he's going to have to sweat it out a lot more than it looked like he would have to when he cruised through the first two rounds.

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Here's how to watch the final round of the 2026 Masters.

2025: Rory McIlroy 2024: Scottie Scheffler (second win). 2023: Jon Rahm 2022: Scottie Scheffler 2021: Hideki Matsuyama. 2020: Dustin Johnson 2019: Tiger Woods (fifth win). 2018: Patrick Reed. 2017: Sergio Garcia. 2016: Danny Willett. Jordan Spieth dons the green jacket after winning the 2015 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club. 2014: Bubba Watson (second win). 2005: Tiger Woods (fourth win). 2004: Phil Mickelson. 2002: Tiger woods (third win). 2001: Tiger woods (second win).

Masters champions: Every winner at Augusta since 2000

Where to watch the Masters on Sunday

The final round of the Masters will air on CBS with coverage starting at 2 p.m. ET. Coverage will end at approximately 7 p.m. ET.

Anyone looking to stream Masters content can find coverage onParamount+, theESPNapp, Masters.com or Amazon Prime Video.

Full streaming schedule for Round 4 of the Masters

*All times Eastern

  • On the Range: 10 a.m.-12 p.m. (Masters.com/Masters app, Paramount+, ESPN app)

  • Featured Groups: 10:15 a.m.-7 p.m. (Masters.com/Masters app, Paramount+, ESPN app, Amazon Prime Video)

  • Featured Holes (4, 5 and 6): 10:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. (Masters.com/Masters app, ESPN app)

  • Featured Holes (Amen Corner, 11, 12 and 13): 11:45 a.m.-6 p.m. (Masters.com/Masters app, Paramount+, ESPN app, Amazon Prime Video)

  • Featured Holes (15 and 16): 12:30-6:30 p.m. (Masters.com/Masters app, Paramount+, ESPN app, Amazon Prime Video)

  • Round 4 Early Coverage: 12-2 p.m. (Paramount+, Masters.com/Masters app)

  • Round 4 CBS Telecast: 2-7 p.m. (Paramount+, Masters.com/Masters app)

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" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Pink Dogwood is a par-5, 575-yard hole that's No. 2 at Augusta National. Jon Rahm plays his shot from the pine straw on the second hole during the final round of The Masters golf tournament in 2023. Sungjae Im plays from the fairway on the third green during the final round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club in 2025. The third hole, called Flowering Peach, is a classic short par-4 at 350 yards. Mandatory Credit: Peter Casey-Imagn Images Matt McCarty plays his shot from the fourth tee during the final round of the 2025 Masters Tournament. Flowering Crab Apple is a Par 3, 240 yards. The fifth hole, called Magnolia at Augusta National Golf Club, is a par-4 at 455 yards. Max Homa plays from the pine straw on the fifth green during the third round of the 2025 Masters Tournament. The par-3 sixth hole, called Juniper for the native evergreen trees, has an elevated tee and it 180 yards. Here Jason Day plays his shot from the sixth tee during the third round of the 2025 Masters Tournament. Pampas, the seventh hole at Augusta National, is a par-4 of 450 yards. There are three bunkers placed in front of the green and two behind that Tiger Woods and Kevin Kisner are approaching in 2022. Viktor Hovland plays out of the bunker during the second round of the Masters Tournament in 2025. The par-5 eighth, called Yellow Jasmine, is 570 yards and has a fairway bunker on the right. Patrons look on as Rory McIlroy makes a putt on the ninth green in 2025.The ninth hole, called Carolina Cherry, at Augusta National Golf Club is known for its green that slopes from back to front A general view of the tenth hole, called The start of Amen Corner is the No. 11, par-4, 505-yard White Dogwood hole, with the green seen at left. You can also see the Hogan Bridge, center, to the 12th green. No. 12 is the shortest par-3 at Augusta National at 155 yards. Called the Golden Bell, the hole has a narrow green and Rae's Creek to the side, which Scottie Scheffler is jumping over in 2024. Aldrich Potgieter putts on the 13th green during a practice round for the 2026 Masters Tournament. Called Azalea, it's a par-5, 510-yard hole with the Byron Nelson Bridge located just off the tee. Brandon Holtz tees off on the 14th hole during a practice round in 2026. The 14th hole, called Chinese Fir, is a 440-yard, par-4. It's bunkerless with a terraced putting surface that drops off. The 15th at Augusta National is a reachable (for the best golfers in the world) par-5 of 530 yards. Matt McCarty plays from the fairway on the 15th green during the third round of the Masters Tournament in 2025. Rory McIlroy and Corey Conners walk up no. 16 during the third round of the Masters Tournament in 2025. Called Redbud, the Par 3 hole plays at 170 yards. Patrons watch from the fairway on Nandina, the Par 4, 440 yards, 17th hole. Sam Bennett tees off on the 18th hole during the third round of The Masters in 2023. An uphill dogleg right, the final hole called Holly is a par-4 of 465 yards.

One photo from every hole at iconic Augusta National, home of Masters

Azaleas are blooming, pine trees are standing tall and the dogwoods are flowering. The90th Masters Tournamentis set to begin at the Augusta National Golf Club. See one image from each hole of the fabled course. Tiger Woods watches his approach shot on the first hole, named Tea Olive, during the third round of the 2022 Masters at Augusta National Golf Club. The par-4, 445-yard hole has a slight dogleg right that plays uphill.

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