Tiger Woods records his worst-ever score at the Masters as Scottie Scheffler holds lead going into final round

On a demanding third day at Augusta National, Tiger Woods endured his worst-ever performance at the Masters, effectively eliminating himself...

On a demanding third day at Augusta National, Tiger Woods endured his worst-ever performance at the Masters, effectively eliminating himself from contention, while Scottie Scheffler maintained a slim one-shot lead heading into the final round in pursuit of his second green jacket.

 

Despite milder weather conditions compared to Saturday's stormy winds, Augusta's challenging course remained formidable. Among the leaders, only Collin Morikawa managed to card a score under 70, finishing with a 69 to secure second place at six under, trailing Scheffler by one shot.

 

Woods struggled to a disappointing 10-over par 82 for the round, following his record-breaking 24th consecutive cut made at the Masters with a grueling 23-hole effort on Friday. Still grappling with the aftermath of leg injuries sustained in a car crash last year, Woods cited physical fatigue from Friday's play, lamenting his poor ball-striking and putting performance.

 

Despite his struggles, the 15-time major champion affirmed his readiness for the final round, determined to bounce back from his worst-ever Masters showing.

 

As the tournament approaches its climactic finale, the leaderboard promises an enthralling conclusion, with five players separated by just four shots. Even Scheffler, the world No. 1, faced challenges, including a double bogey on the 10th hole followed by a bogey on the 11th, only to recover with an eagle on the 13th.

 

Max Homa, sharing the lead at the start of the day, slipped to third after failing to register a birdie, while Bryson DeChambeau's three-over 75 dropped him to fifth place.

 

Amidst the intense competition, Morikawa's steady performance and Masters rookie Ludvig Åberg's impressive showing add further intrigue to the final round. Åberg, just three shots behind the leader, aims to become the first rookie to win since 1979.

 

The final round commences at 9:15 a.m. ET on Sunday, with Scheffler and Morikawa teeing off in the last pairing at 2:35 p.m. ET.