Scottie Scheffler holds a one-shot lead heading into the final Sunday at The Masters, with Collin Morikawa, Max Homa and Ludvig Aberg all hot on his heels and chasing the green jacket at Augusta National.
It promises to be a fantastic final day of action, with the likes of Bryson DeChambeau and Xander Schauffele not entirely out of the running either, though needing a strong run of form with no room for mistakes. Aberg in particular is hoping to push his case to be a first-ever debutant victor at the Masters, following on from his exploits at the Ryder Cup.
It’s Scheffler, though, after a third-round 71 put him seven under par, who leads the way and who will be man to catch as he chases his second Masters title. Rory McIlroy couldn’t haul himself back among the contenders on Saturday, while Tiger Woods made a record-breaking 24th consecutive cut at the tournament, only to then suffer a torrid day yesterday, clocking a round of ten over.
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The Masters – LIVE
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Masters final round underway at Augusta National
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Leaderboard: -6 Scheffler (7), Morikawa (7), Aberg (8), Homa (8)
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-3: DeChambeau (8), Fleetwood (10)
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Tiger Woods cards closing-round 77 to finish tournament on +16
Homa joins the lead at the top
21:23 , Ben Fleming
Homa -6 (8), Aberg -6 (8)
A disappointing hole prior but Homa responds in style, reaching the green in two and nursing his eagle effort down close. That’s a great birdie to get himself back up to -6.
Aberg perhaps shows the first signs of nerves as his chip is overhit and spurns any hopes of a birdie, too.
Three becomes four at the top. What a back nine we’re in for.
Scheffler drops back with second bogey
21:13 , Ben Fleming
Scheffler -6 (7), Morikawa -6 (7)
Scheffler has not got it going off the tee, that much is for sure. The leader catches the tree with his drive and can’t take on the green. He’s in the bunker after his second and has work to do to save his par.
Morikawa, though, is first up with his birdie effort. He left it below the hole and it’s a makeable distance but he just can’t get them to drop. It lacks the pace and dies to the left of the hole.
Back to Scheffler. Big par putt…but it slides by! Another bogey for Scheffler and we have a three-way tie at the top.
Aberg within one as Homa makes bogey
21:02 , Ben Fleming
Homa -5 (7), Aberg -6 (7)
And here comes Aberg! A gorgeous second shot into the seventh – reminiscent of one from Fleetwood earlier on – gives him a great look at birdie. From there he can’t miss and the Swede is surging and within one of the lead.
Homa, meanwhile, takes a backward step after a double-cross hook on the tee. He punches out well to the front of the green but his par putt just misses on the low side and he drops back to -5.
It’s heating up in this final round.
Putts not dropping for final duo
20:57 , Ben Fleming
Scheffler -7 (6), Morikawa -6 (6)
Two nice approaches into the par-3 sixth but neither can take advantage. The putter has been cold for these two so far, Morikawa in particular who has given himself a lot of good looks at birdie.
Onto the seventh they go.
Big miss for Fleetwood
20:50 , Ben Fleming
Young -1 (8), Fleetwood -3 (8)
Four back and Fleetwood needs to make things happen. A wedge to eight feet gives him a look at birdie but the opportunity goes begging. Those are the kinds of chances that have to drop if you’re in his position.
Birdie chances go begging for final group
20:49 , Ben Fleming
Scheffler -7 (5), Morikawa -6 (5)
A marvellous approach shot from Scheffler gives him a great look at birdie but it’s just pushed out to the left side. Morikawa, meanwhile, has a look from a bit further back but his effort runs out of steam and dies away to the left.
Still, two pars and on to the next.
Huge par save from Aberg
20:46 , Ben Fleming
Homa -6 (6), Aberg -5 (6)
Aberg is millimetres away from seeing his tee shot stay on the top ridge but it rolls back down and that’s a nasty two-putt for par. He races the first effort past the hole but that’s a gutsy one back to save par.
Homa, though, lands his on the top shelf and he’s got a great look at birdie…but it doesn’t drop. Pushed out to the right and that’s a golden opportunity.
Back-to-back bogeys for Schauffele
20:43 , Ben Fleming
Bryson DeChambeau -3 (6), Xander Schauffele -1 (6)
Disappointing from Schauffele as his tee shot into the sixth comes up short at the par-3. He’s unable to two-putt from the front of the green and it’s consecutive bogeys which move him six behind the leader.
DeChambeau makes par to keep his faint hopes alive.
Steady from penultimate pairing
20:35 , Ben Fleming
Homa -6 (5), Aberg -5 (5)
Scheffler looks a bit unsure with his distance control in these early stages, but Homa and Aberg are dialled in. Outside looks at birdie on the fifth but they both settle for pars.
Scheffler drops one back
20:33 , Ben Fleming
Scheffler -7 (4), Morikawa -6 (4)
Morikawa finds the heart of the green and two putts for his par but it’s Scheffler who is in trouble as he goes way long with his tee shot into the par-3 fifth.
It’s a tricky chip and the leader leaves himself with work to do to save his par…not to be. His effort drifts right of the hole and his lead goes back to one straight away.
DeChambeau on a roll
20:27 , Ben Fleming
Bryson DeChambeau -3 (5), Xander Schauffele -2 (5)
It’s a real yo-yo round for Bryson but he’s back where he started. A birdie on the fifth gets him back to -3 for the tournament and is there life in him yet?
Schauffele, meanwhile, pays the price for a costly approach into the green and can’t save his par from the bunker.
Hatton going along nicely
20:25 , Ben Fleming
Hatton -1 (12)
That will do nicely, Tyrrell! A birdie at 10 is followed by another on 12 and this one is a cracker. 43 feet and right in the heart of the hole.
The Englishman moves into the red and the top ten.
Scheffler extends lead
20:23 , Ben Fleming
Scheffler -8 (3), Morikawa -6 (3)
Both end up in the left bunker as they take on this driveable par-4 fourth in one. Morikawa’s bunker shot is okay and that will be a par but Scheffler’s follow-up effort is divine.
How many times have we seen that from him as he knocks in a simple birdie to extend his lead to two.
Pars on the fourth for Homa and Aberg
20:21 , Ben Fleming
Homa -6 (4), Aberg -5 (4)
Not the greatest tee shots into the par-3 fourth from the penultimate duo but they take care of business to make par. More gettable holes to come for those two.
Fleetwood on the move
20:19 , Ben Fleming
Young -1 (7), Fleetwood -3 (7)
Fleetwood has another! What is happening here for the Englishman? A perfect drive allows him to attack the seventh pin and attack it he does. A simple birdie putt and he makes it.
The par-5 eighth to come now – he needs another birdie there.
Bounce-back birdie for Bryson
20:14 , Ben Fleming
Bryson DeChambeau -2 (4), Xander Schauffele -3 (4)
Well, maybe I spoke too soon about DeCheambeau as he pours in a much-needed birdie to get back to -2. Schauffele makes another solid par.
So close for Homa
20:13 , Ben Fleming
Homa -6 (3), Aberg -5 (3)
Oh, how did that not go in? A great wedge into the third gives Homa a right-to-left putt for birdie but it just misses on the low side. That looked in all the way.
Aberg is in trouble after a poor chip with his second but he putts it close from off the green and gets away with a par.
Morikawa misses out
20:11 , Ben Fleming
Scheffler -7 (2), Morikawa -6 (2)
The penultimate group took care of the par-5 second but the final pairing are struggling. Morikawa was on the dancefloor in two but a three-putt means he has to settle for a par.
Scheffler, like Aberg, ends up beyond the green and in the patrons and has work to do for his par. A bump and run is expertly judged and he saves his par. Still, not a stunning start from our leader.
Unravelling for DeChambeau
20:02 , Ben Fleming
Bryson DeChambeau -1 (3), Xander Schauffele -3 (3)
That could be that for Bryson. A terrible chip into the third green comes up short and rolls all the way back down off the green. He won’t get up and down, either, so it’s a bogey five and he’s now six back of Scheffler.
Schauffele, meanwhile, makes a sturdy par to keep himself in the hunt.
Birdies for Aberg and Homa
20:00 , Ben Fleming
Homa -6 (2), Aberg -5 (2)
The Swede goes left into the patrons with his second shot and his chip down onto the green somehow gets caught on the downhill ridge. It’s a nasty putt down the hill…but he makes it! Superb from Aberg as he gets his round started.
Homa is in a similar spot but also makes eagle as his catches the slope towards the hole. He just misses out on a three, but a much-needed birdie which ends his long run without one.
A great start for those two in their quest to chase down Scheffler.
Great reponse from Hojgaard
19:52 , Ben Fleming
Cameron Davis -1 (3), Nicolai Hojgaard -2 (3)
Hojgaard looked nervy on the first tee and made a double bogey but he’s responded in style. A birdie at the second is followed by a booming drive which flies the green on the par-4 third. A good two-putt gets him his second successive birdie and he’s back to -2 where he started the round.
Pars at the first
19:51 , Ben Fleming
Scheffler -7 (1), Morikawa -6 (1)
Scheffler’s approach comes up short at the first but it’s an easy up and down for his par. Morikawa has a look at a birdie to get alongside his partner but it falls short. Two pars and on we go.
Birdie for Schauffele
19:50 , Ben Fleming
Bryson DeChambeau -2 (2), Xander Schauffele -3 (2)
That’s about as stress-free of a birdie as you’re likely to see at the par-5 second all day from Schauffele. On the green in two, simple two-putt and he’s within three of Scheffler.
DeChambeau’s shakey start continues as he airmails the green and lands amongst the patrons. His chip down to the green is well-judged and gives him a look at birdie but the opportunity passes him by. Not the start he would have wanted.
Sandy save for Fleetwood
19:43 , Ben Fleming
Young -1 (4), Fleetwood -2 (4)
Tommy recovers well from his tee shot landing in the bunker to make par at the fourth. Young takes a backward step, though, with a bogey. He can’t afford many of those.
Stress-free pars for Homa and Aberg
19:41 , Ben Fleming
Homa -5 (1), Aberg -4 (1)
Aberg is in position A from the middle of the fairway and fires a dart into the heart of the green. A great chance for birdie but he doesn’t get it to the hole.
Homa has to get creative from the left side of the fairway but it’s a beautiful draw that spins towards the hole as it catches the green. His birdie putt is a good one but it dies away to the left.
Still, two stress-free pars for our penultimate duo.
The final pairing are off
19:39 , Ben Fleming
Scheffler -7, Morikawa -6
Strap in, folks. Scheffler and Morikawa arrive at the first tee box as the final pairing gets ready to head off. Scheffler has the lead and the form, and Morikawa the major championship know-how.
Both stripe their drives down the middle.
Opening-hole bogey for DeChambeau
19:34 , Ben Fleming
Bryson DeChambeau -2 (1), Xander Schauffele -2 (1)
Another one of the chasers falls victim to the first hole. In the bunker off the tee and out of position with his approach into the green. It’s a tough two-putt from there and it’s even harder after he races the first effort past the hole.
A bogey moves him five back off Scheffler now as his playing partner Schauffele nudges his in for a par.
Cam Young gets up and running
19:30 , Ben Fleming
Young -2 (3), Fleetwood -2 (3)
It’s only an outside chance for Tommy at the third but he’s more than happy to roll that up holeside and tap in for his par.
Cam Young, though, gets his round up and running with a birdie to move alongside his playing partner on -2.
Eagle for Smith
19:26 , Ben Fleming
Smith -3 (2), An -1 (1)
Cam Smith out of nowhere! The Aussie knows what it takes to win a major and has suddenly snuck up into the top five after he holes out from the greenside bunker on two for eagle. Can he make a charge at Scheffler?
His playing partner Byeong-Hun An has to settle for a birdie, a good response after his opening-hole birdie.
Double bogey for Hojgaard
19:24 , Ben Fleming
Cameron Davis -1 (1), Nicolai Hojgaard E (1)
A horrible, nervy start for this group. Hojgaard’s horrible tee shot leads to a costly double bogey, while Davis goes over the back of the green and can’t get up and down to save his par.
Moving in the wrong direction early on.
Bryson underway
19:19 , Ben Fleming
Bryson DeChambeau -3, Xander Schauffele -2
Motoring through these tee times now as DeChambeau and Schauffele get underway. Bryson finds the bunker with his tee shot, while Xander creams one down the middle.
The cameras pan back to Max Homa who makes his walk from the clubhouse to the first tee – him and Ludvig Aberg will be up next.
Almost back-to-back for Fleetwood
19:17 , Ben Fleming
Young -1 (2), Fleetwood -2 (2)
A poor drive off the par-5 second prevents Fleetwood from taking the green on in two but he’s left with a tricky downhill putt from the fringe. It’s on a good line and oh so nearly drops in but just has too much speed to catch the lip. He taps in for the par.
Young sees his birdie effort run out of steam so he’s started par-par.
Hojgaard in trouble off the first
19:11 , Ben Fleming
Cameron Davis -2, Nicolai Hojgaard -2
It was a poor end to the third round for the Dane and he’s not made a great start to the second as he snap hooks his drive off the first tee. That will be a tricky one to save par from.
Perfect start for Fleetwood
19:02 , Ben Fleming
Young -1 (1), Fleetwood -2 (1)
Here comes Tommy! He couldn’t buy a putt yesterday but it’s the perfect start to his final round as he pours one in on the par-4 first. Within five now with the gettable second to come. He couldn’t could he…
19:00 , Ben Fleming
Here’s what is to come in the next half an hour or so.
1905: Cameron Davis (-2), Nicolai Hojgaard (-2)
1915: Bryson DeChambeau (-3), Xander Schauffele (-2)
1925: Max Homa (-5), Ludvig Aberg (-4)
1935: Scottie Scheffler (-7), Collin Morikawa (-6)
Round of the day
18:56 , Ben Fleming
Kim +5 (66)
A round that will inspire confidence from the chasing pack. A bogey on the 17th is the only blemish for Tom Kim on a back nine that saw him birdie five holes, including all three through the fearsome Amen Corner.
A six-under-par 66 vaults him up into the top 30 as things stand.
Fleetwood underway
18:48 , Ben Fleming
Young -1, Fleetwood -1
It will take something special from one of these two to trouble the top of the leaderboard, and that’s certainly not the start Cameron Young would have wanted as he goes way right with his first drive.
Fleetwood sends one straight dawn the middle.
Woods finishes off
18:39 , Ben Fleming
Woods +16 (77), Shipley +12 (73)
Tiger almost threatens a closing birdie but his bump and run just misses on the right side. He taps in for a final round of 77 that leaves him 60th for the week. Not the weekend he would have wanted but it marks just the second time he has completed four rounds at a Major since the 2020 Masters.
Let’s see if his body will allow him to recover for next month’s US PGA Championship at Valhalla.
Amateur Neal Shipley, meanwhile, makes a closing bogey but that’s a very encouraging 73 to finish off his great tournament.
Costly three putt from Rory
18:27 , Ben Fleming
McIlroy +4 (2), Niemann +4 (2)
Under ten feet for an eagle on the third and McIlroy pushes the effort past the right edge. Back up the hill for birdie…oh no. Misses on the low side this time and it’s only a par. Just not his week.
Hole-out birdie from Rahm
18:22 , Ben Fleming
Rahm +3 (7)
The Spaniard is in trouble off the tee but recovers superbly, punching out of the pine straw before holing out from the fairway with a wedge in hand for his third birdie of the round.
Another one for Kim
18:17 , Ben Fleming
Kim +5 (15)
Tom Kim’s final round goes from strength to strength as he takes care of the par-5 15th to make his fifth birdie in seven holes. Six under par for his round, now.
Bunker magic from Woods
18:09 , Ben Fleming
Woods +16 (16), Shipley +11 (16)
A bogey on the 15th from Woods but some magic from the sand at the par-3 16th, using the slope superbly to bring the ball back towards the hole and almost making a ridiculous birdie.
Shipley knocked in a mammoth birdie on the 15th but he misses out on back-to-back birdies after a great iron shot into the par 3.
Is it Scottie’s to lose?
18:02 , Ben Fleming
1935: Scottie Scheffler (-7), Collin Morikawa (-6)
A birdie on the last secured Scheffler a one-shot lead heading into today and given the form he’s in, that might be all he needs. The World No.1 has looked largely unflappable through 54 holes and will be the favourite today.
Morikawa, meanwhile, has snuck up out of nowhere to be in this final pairing. The two-time major champion has endured a quiet season but after three under-par rounds is just one off the lead. Largely due to a resurgence, the American now has a chance to move within one major of winning a career grand slam.
Bogey start for McIlroy
18:02 , Ben Fleming
McIlroy +4 (1), Niemann +4 (1)
Not the start either of these two would have been after. McIlroy left of the green, Neimann right – both unable to get up and down to save their par.
They’ll be hoping to bounce back at the par-5 second.
Chip-in for Willett
17:51 , Ben Fleming
Willett +2 (1)
Well, that’s one way to get your round up and running. Like Scheffler, yesterday, the 2016 champion chips in from left on the first to make a birdie start to his round.
It’s worth repeating that this is the Englishman’s first tournament start since September last year due to shoulder surgery. A quite splendid return given that and the conditions he’s faced this week.
Homa playing the patient game
17:42 , Ben Fleming
1925: Max Homa (-5), Ludvig Aberg (-4)
Max Homa may not have made a birdie in 32 holes but the American is still just two shots back of the lead. That tells you all you need to know about the conditions at Augusta but also his resilience and consistency thru the first three rounds.
Despite his PGA Tour success, Homa’s first major top ten came at last year’s Open. Can he now build on that and capture his first major title?
Aberg, meanwhile, is here on major debut but has shown no signs of being overawed by the emotion. The Swedish sensation delivered another solid round yesterday and will hope to use his elite ball striking to put himself into the record books.
Up and down start for Rahm
17:37 , Ben Fleming
Rahm +4 (3)
A superb shot from the sand on three gives Rahm his second birdie of the day after his bogey on the par-5 second. Can he get a run going together and shoot up towards the top ten?
Rory McIlroy admits patience has been tested during disappointing Masters
17:30 , Ben Fleming
Rory McIlroy will get his final round underway in about 15 minutes as he looks to mount a final-day charge to end his tournament on a positive note.
McIlroy had not given up hope of challenging for a green jacket despite a birdie-free 77 in extremely testing conditions on Friday leaving him 10 shots off the lead.
The world number two noted that he won the Dubai Desert Classic in January from the same position – albeit while acknowledging the different stature of the events – but could only return a third round of 71 on Saturday to remain well off the pace on three over par.
Here’s what he had to say after Saturday’s round:
Rory McIlroy admits patience has been tested during disappointing Masters
Round of the day from Kim
17:28 , Ben Fleming
Kim +6 (12)
There’s a decent amount of red on the board from the early starters but nothing better than Tom Kim who is five under par for his round after three successive birdies on Amen Corner. Impressive stuff.
The Masters 2024
17:19 , Ben Fleming
Could we be in for an all-action Sunday? Former Ryder Cup captain Paul McGinley certainly thinks so…
Can DeChambeau build on magical Saturday ending?
17:12 , Ben Fleming
1915: Bryson DeChambeau (-3), Xander Schauffele (-2)
Bryson had fallen away from the lead after a disastrous back nine yesterday, including a terrible fluffed chip on the 15th. But the American delivered a shot of adrenaline to his tournament hopes after an unbelievable hole out from the fairway for birdie on the 18th hole. He’s four back but don’t count the ‘Mad Scientist’ out yet.
Xander Schauffele went about his business superbly yesterday with 16 pars and 2 birdies. His uber-consistency has kept him in the hunt but he’ll need a dynamite Sunday to chase down Scheffler.
What a day for amateur Neal Shipley
17:05 , Ben Fleming
Woods +15 (11), Shipley +10 (11)
The 23-year-old has already wrapped up the low amateur prize after he was the only one to make it through to the weekend. The American struggled in round three but has a dream pairing with Tiger Woods today and is making the most of it.
Birdies at 7 and 8 have him one under par for his round as the pair head to the 12th tee.
Neal Shipley is a grad student at Ohio State and the only amateur who made the cut at the Masters.
Today, he’s playing in the final round of #themasters with Tiger Woods. Memories to last a life time 🐅🙌 pic.twitter.com/gVRRVQlTFb
— Sky Sports Golf (@SkySportsGolf) April 14, 2024
Upcoming tee times
17:01 , Ben Fleming
Some more players starting to make their way out for their final rounds, including Rory McIlroy alongside LIV golfer Joquin Niemann.
1705: Ryan Fox, Rickie Fowler
1725: Danny Willett, Adam Scott
1735: Will Zalatoris, Tyrrell Hatton
1745: Rory McIlroy, Joaquin Niemann
1755: Matthieu Pavon, Sepp Straka
1805: Matt Fitzpatrick, Patrick Reed
1815: Adam Schenk, Chris Kirk
1825: Patrick Cantlay, Lucas Glover
Defending champion Jon Rahm frustrated on day three of The Masters
16:50 , Ben Fleming
Jon Rahm has just got his final round underway but it’s far to say it hasn’t been the Masters defence he had been hoping for.
The Ryder Cup star was never a factor in the year’s first major and added a third round of 72 on Saturday to remain five over par after previous scores of 73 and 76.
“Yesterday was terrible,” Rahm conceded. “Today I kept in in play off the tee, which is going to do a lot. Didn’t really make any putts, did I? Gave myself plenty of chances, just didn’t make them.”
Here more of what the Spaniard said after yesterday’s round:
Defending champion Jon Rahm frustrated on day three of The Masters
Hojgaard looking to bounce back
16:42 , Ben Fleming
1905: Cameron Davis (-2), Nicolai Hojgaard (-2)
At one point after a birdie on the tenth during the third round, Nicolai Hojgaard led the Masters. But five holes and five bogeys later he was back in the chasing back.
The young Dane, making his Masters debut this week, will surely learn from that experience yesterday afternoon but shouldn’t be counted out just yet.
He plays alongside the impressive Cameron Davis in the fourth final group today but will need a fast start to clamber back some of the shots he lost on the back nine yesterday.
Final round odds
16:39 , Ben Fleming
Understandably, Scottie Scheffler is the favourite, but here is how the bookies have priced those in the chasing pack:
Scottie Scheffler – 5/6
Collin Morikawa – 7/2
Max Homa – 15/2
Ludvig Aberg – 9/1
Bryson DeChambeau – 22/1
Xander Schauffele – 25/1
Tommy Fleetwood – 90/1
Cameron Davis – 100/1
Odds via BetMGM.
Jason Day reveals Augusta officials asked him to remove sleeveless jumper
16:31 , Ben Fleming
Some fashion-related drama, in case you missed it yesterday.
Jason Day has revealed that he was asked to remove his sleeveless jumper by tournament officials during the second day’s play at Augusta National. Day’s striking top attracted plenty of attention on social media and also, it appears, from tournament officials.
“Yeah, they asked me to take it off, the vest off yesterday,” Day said after his third round on Saturday.
“Respectfully, you do that because it’s all about the tournament here, and I understand that. I respect the tournament. That’s what we’re here to do is try and play and win the green jacket.”
Asked if he had been given a specific reason for the request, such as the Malbon logo and text being too big, Day added: “I don’t know. I didn’t ask.”
Jason Day reveals Augusta officials asked him to remove sleeveless jumper
Bradley and Lee starting fast
16:18 , Ben Fleming
Playing together, both Keegan Bradley and Min Woo Lee are -2 through their first three holes. Bradley with birdies at 2 and 3 and Lee with an eagle on the second.
It’s quite clear early on that the second hole is more gettable than in recent days so one of the chasers will be hoping to cash in with an eagle and put some early pressure on Scheffler.
Smith lurking with intent
16:12 , Ben Fleming
1855: Byeong Hun An (-1), Cameron Smith (-1)
Former Open champion Cam Smith has not quite caught fire this week and remains six off it heading into the final round.
The Australian stormed through the field at Sta Andrews in 2022 to claim the Claret Jug and while need an equally impressive display if he is going to spoil the party here at Augusta.
Triply bogey for Woods
16:00 , Ben Fleming
Woods +15 (6)
The 15-time Major champion is now propping up the bottom of the leaderboard after an out-out-bounds drive on the 5th hole leads to a costly triple-bogey seven.
That’s compounded by a bogey at the par-3 sixth and he now finds himself at +15 for the tournament.
Greg Norman thanks patrons for Masters support
15:52 , Ben Fleming
Greg Norman, the commissioner for the Saudi-backed LIV Golf, was a surprise sighting on the grounds at Augusta National this week after he was denied an invite by the tournament.
The Australian, who finished runner-up on three occasions, bought a ticket to be there this week and thanked fans for their support.
Fleetwood searching for a hot putter
15:42 , Ben Fleming
1845: Cameron Young (-1), Tommy Fleetwood (-1)
Young and Fleetwood are the final pairing who will begin the fourth round under par and six shots back of leader Scottie Scheffler.
Both fired level-par 72s on Saturday but Fleetwood, in particular, should have been a few shots better off. The Englishman’s ball striking got him in all the right spots on Saturday but endured an ice-cold day with putter in hand.
At last year’s US Open, he shot a final-round 63 to shoot up the leaderboard – he’ll need something similar today to even stand a chance.
Final six pairings
15:37 , Ben Fleming
We’ve got just under four hours until the leaders head off. As we keep an eye on those early starters in round four, let’s all begin looking at those in contention later on today.
Collin Morikawa ‘feeling comfortable’ ahead of facing Scheffler challenge
15:29 , Jamie Braidwood
A resurgent Collin Morikawa stands as Scottie Scheffler’s biggest challenge on the final round of the Masters. The supremely accurate American is a two-time major champion having won the 2020 PGA and 2021 Open, and believes he is finding form again.
“Felt like old times, and nice to have that in the bag again,” said Morikawa. “Missed a few out there today but everything still feels comfortable. That’s the biggest thing, feeling comfortable going into tomorrow.
“If you asked me at the beginning of the week I’d be one back heading into Sunday, I would have taken that any time,” Morikawa said. “You give yourself a chance with 18 holes left, that’s all you can really do.”
Topsy-turvy start for Woods
15:20 , Ben Fleming
Woods +11 (3)
Tiger is underway early on Sunday and took care of the par-five second to make birdie, but a misjudged chip into the third green saw the ball come rolling back to his feet.
A bogey five and he’s back to +11 for the tournament.
Sunday pin positions
15:11 , Ben Fleming
Plenty of the classic pin positions on Sunday so some chances for birdies out there if the chasers can use the slopes on these undulating Augusta greens.
Tiger Woods underway on final round of Masters
14:56 , Jamie Braidwood
There it is. Tiger Woods in final-day red on Masters Sunday.
It’s no surprise who the final-day patrons will be following as the fourth round gets underway at Augusta. The fairways are packed as Woods takes to the course for the last time this week, looking to improve on his difficult round of 82 yesterday. The five-time Masters champion will have plenty of support, that’s for sure.
Scheffler in ‘familiar position’ ahead of Masters Sunday
14:29 , Jamie Braidwood
Scottie Scheffler on leading the Masters ahead of the final round, bolstered by his 2022 title and strong form coming into the Augusta National.
“It’s nice to have that experience, but going into tomorrow, that’s really all that it is. And I can reflect on some of that stuff from that round, and this is a position I’m very familiar with. I’m excited for the challenge of going and trying to win the golf tournament tomorrow.”
Scheffler says he will withdraw from The Masters if wife goes into labour
13:59 , Jamie Braidwood
Scottie Scheffler heads into final round The Masters with a one-shot lead – but with his wife Meredith only weeks away from giving birth to their first child, the American has left a clear message that he’ll depart at a moment’s notice if necessary.
The world No.1 Scheffler will be in the final group along with Collin Morikawa on Sunday, as the 2022 champions looks to add a second Masters title.
Scheffler had wife Meredith by his side as he prepared for the final round two years ago – but the 27-year-old is faced with a very different situation this time around.
Meredith will be watching the closing day from their home in Texas, with the couple expecting their first child.
And although she is not due until nearer the end of the month, Scottie said his wife is “resting up” and that he knows if the call comes then it’s an important one – even if he’s heading into the final stretch top of the leaderboard.
Scheffler will withdraw from Masters if pregnant wife Meredith goes into labour
Masters tee times as Woods among early starters
13:30 , Jamie Braidwood
Tiger Woods is among the early starters on the final day of the Masters, following a difficult round on Saturday.
Woods slumped to a third-round 82 and starts alongside the amateur Neal Shipley.
Masters early tee times
1415: Adam Hadwin, Vijay Singh
1425: Jake Knapp, Grayson Murray
1435: a-Neal Shipley, Tiger Woods
1445: Tom Kim, Denny McCarthy
1455: Kurt Kitayama, Thorbjorn Olesen
1505: Erik van Rooyen, Eric Cole
1515: Jose Maria Olazabal, Camilo Villegas
Why does TV coverage of The Masters start so late?
13:15 , Karl Matchett
Golf fans hoping to tune in to The Masters will again have to wait for full television coverage to begin as organisers stick with their traditional broadcasting model.
Established in 1934, the first men’s major of the year is held at Augusta in Georgia, with about 90 of the world’s best golfers battling to pull on the famous green jacket.
Sky Sports continues to be the exclusive live broadcast partner of the event in the United Kingdom, but while the first golfers will tee off at about 1pm BST in round two, it is not until 7.30pm that viewers will be able to watch every group live. This situation is exacerbated by plenty of big names needing to finish their first rounds on Friday morning after Thursday’s weather delay but fans won’t be able to watch.
This is due to the organisers of The Masters limiting the amount of live coverage it allows broadcasters to show.
Why does TV coverage of The Masters start so late?
Masters TV channel: How to watch golf major at Augusta
13:00 , Karl Matchett
The best golfers in the world descend on Augusta for The Masters, the first men’s major of the year.
12 months on from pulling on the famous green jacket, Jon Rahm returns to defend his title with intrigue added by his blockbuster defection to the breakaway LIV Golf series.
Negotiations continue between the PGA Tour and LIV’s Saudi Arabian backers over a possible partnership but for now all eyes will be on the course as Rahm and his fellow rebels take on those who have remained on Tour.
They include 2022 winner Scottie Scheffler, the dominant player in men’s golf this year and the favourite for victory.
Here’s everything you need to know.
Masters TV channel: How to watch golf major at Augusta
Tiger Woods suffers unwanted Masters milestone in third round
12:30 , Karl Matchett
A day after setting a tournament record in The Masters, Tiger Woods suffered an unwanted milestone at Augusta National.
Woods insisted he could challenge for a 16th major title after playing 23 holes on Friday to make a record 24th consecutive cut, but slumped to a third round of 82 instead.
The 48-year-old’s previous worst scores both came in 2022, when he shot 78 in both the third and fourth rounds.
Woods followed a bogey on the fourth with a superb birdie on the difficult fifth, but then bogeyed the sixth and ran up a double bogey on the seventh.
The 15-time major winner also made a double bogey on the par-five eighth for the first time in his career and dropped another shot on the ninth in a front nine of 42.
Tiger Woods suffers unwanted Masters milestone in third round
Masters tee times: Round 4 groups and schedule
12:00 , Karl Matchett
We’ve reached the final day at the Masters and Scottie Scheffler, world No.1 and current leader, will be paired with Collin Morikawa when they head out on Sunday evening for one final round.
The American is looking for his second green jacket at Augusta National, following his triumph in 2022, and currently has a one-shot lead over his final-day partner. Max Homa is a further shot back on five under ahead of Sunday’s action, with Swedish debutant Ludvig Aberg still in the running on four under.
Rory McIlroy was one of those to suffer disappointment before the weekend and couldn’t haul himself back among the contenders after a one-under round on Saturday left him T21, while Tiger Woods made a record-breaking 24th consecutive cut at the tournament, only to then suffer a torrid day yesterday, clocking a round of ten over.
Woods will be with amateur Neal Shipley for Sunday’s final round, while Cameron Davis and Nicolai Hojgaard are also paired for the final day.
Here’s the full list of tee times ahead of the fourth round of the Masters.
Scottie Scheffler takes one-shot lead into final round of Masters
11:22 , Karl Matchett
World number one Scottie Scheffler will take a one-shot lead into the final round of the Masters after a rollercoaster third day at Augusta National.
Bidding to win a second Masters title in three years, Scheffler carded a third round of 71 to finish seven under par, a shot ahead of fellow American Collin Morikawa, whose 69 was one of just two sub-70 scores on Saturday.
Max Homa is two shots off the lead after a 73 containing 17 pars and one bogey, with Sweden’s Ludvig Aberg a shot further back, the 24-year-old having only turned professional 10 months ago.
Aberg and Ryder Cup team-mate Nicolai Hojgaard both have the chance of becoming the first player since Fuzzy Zoeller in 1979 to win on their Masters debut, with Hojgaard briefly holding the outright lead following a hat-trick of birdies from the eighth.
But Hojgaard then bogeyed the next five holes and will start the final round five shots off the pace.
Full report from day three here.
Masters 2024 prize money: How much does the winner get?
11:10 , Karl Matchett
The Masters is back as the best golfers in the world return to Augusta for the first men’s major of the year.
Jon Rahm is the defending champion and will bid to become just the fourth player to win back-to-back titles.
Rory McIlroy resumes his quest to win his first Masters title and complete the elusive career slam, while World No 1 Scottie Scheffler comes into the tournament as the favourite.
Scheffler was the Masters champion in 2022, joining an illustrious list of golfing greats to have won the green jacket.
But the Masters has also produced its fair share of unlikely winners – who are guaranteed life entry for the tournament if they claim victory.
See the Masters prize money here.
