Against all odds, it’s now Rory McIlroy’s Masters Tournament to win.
The world’s No. 2-ranked golfer, who appeared to be out of the tournament after fading Thursday at Augusta National Golf Club, now carries a two-shot lead into Sunday’s final round as he tries to complete the career Grand Slam. Only five golfers in history have won all four majors.
The Northern Irishman shot his second consecutive 6-under-par 66 on Saturday and is on the verge of joining that group.
Only two players in tournament history have rallied from seven shots back after the first round to win: Nick Faldo in 1990 and Tiger Woods in 2005.