Scottie Scheffler Leads Masters As Final Round Nears
Scottie Scheffler Leads Masters As Final Round Nears...
World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler holds a three-shot lead heading into Sunday's final round at the 2026 Masters Tournament. The 29-year-old Texan carded a 5-under 67 on Saturday at Augusta National, putting him at 12-under for the tournament. Scheffler is chasing his second green jacket after winning in 2022.
Defending champion Jon Rahm sits tied for second at 9-under alongside rising star Ludvig Ã…berg. Tiger Woods made the cut but fell to 4-over after a difficult third round. The tournament is trending as Americans tune in for Sunday's dramatic conclusion at golf's most prestigious major.
Scheffler's consistent play has made him the clear favorite. He's hit 83% of greens in regulation this week while avoiding three-putts. "I'm just trying to stay patient out there," Scheffler told CBS after his round. "Augusta rewards discipline."
Sunday's final pairing will feature Scheffler and Ã…berg, the 26-year-old Swedish phenom making his Masters debut. Tournament officials moved up tee times due to forecasted afternoon thunderstorms. The leaders will begin at 9:20 AM ET, with live coverage starting at 10 AM on CBS.
A Scheffler victory would mark his third major title and further cement his dominance in men's golf. The former University of Texas star has won four PGA Tour events already this season. Meanwhile, Rahm aims to become just the fourth player to win back-to-back Masters.
Augusta National reported record merchandise sales this week, with patrons snapping up $150 replica green jackets. The tournament's economic impact on Augusta, Georgia typically exceeds $120 million annually. Local hotels have been sold out since January.
Viewership is expected to peak Sunday afternoon as Americans watch from home. Last year's final round drew 12.1 million viewers, the most since 2018. This year's tournament features the first Masters broadcast under CBS's new $7 billion rights deal with the PGA Tour.
