Rory McIlroy tied for Masters lead after Amen Corner trouble at Augusta
Rory McIlroy was pegged back on Saturday. Pic: Ashley Landis/AP
Amen Corner claimed its most high-profile victim of the week as it cost defending Masters champion Rory McIlroy three shots and the hold he had on the tournament during a damaging 45 minutes.
The Irishman entered Augusta National’s famously-tricky stretch clinging on to top spot after seeing his six-shot overnight lead halved but at 13 under was just about still in control.
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