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Elliott Heath

A History Of Rory McIlroy's 54-Hole Leads In Majors

A montage of Rory McIlroy's disappointments and wins in Majors when holding the 54-hole lead: the 2011 Masters, the 2011 US Open, the 2025 Masters and the 2022 Open.

Rory McIlroy came back to field with a 73 on Saturday at the 2026 Masters to lose his six-stroke advantage, but he still enters the final round with the lead.

The defending champion plays alongside Cameron Young in the final pairing, with both men locked at 11-under-par. There are a total of eight players within four strokes in what is set to be a thrilling last day.

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