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McIlroy roars out of the gates in third round to break Masters record
Trailing Justin Rose by two shots entering Saturday play at the Masters, Rory McIlroy reeled off six consecutive threes to start his round five-under and build a three-stroke advantage.
You could say Rory McIlroy is feeling it.
Trailing Justin Rose by two shots entering Saturday play at the Masters, McIlroy reeled off six consecutive threes to start his round five-under and build a three-stroke advantage.
It’s the first time in Masters history that any competitor has begun a round with six straight threes on the scorecard.
McIlroy carded a four on the par-four seventh to finish one short of the record for consecutive threes on any stretch at The Masters.
The 35-year-old from Northern Ireland is at Augusta with his 11th chance to complete the career Grand Slam.
The world No. 2 is also looking to end a major drought that stretches back to his 2014 PGA Championship victory.
McIlroy has already enjoyed a strong start to the PGA Tour season, claiming wins at The Players Championship and the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am.
He is playing his third round at Augusta alongside Canada’s Corey Conners.
