McIlroy falters, Lowry surges to set up thrilling Masters final round

It's set up for a potentially epic Sunday at Augusta. 

SCRAP SATURDAY: Rory McIlroy walks off the green after the third round of the Masters at the Augusta National Golf Club. Pic: AP Photo/Matt Slocum

In the nirvana that is Augusta National, the sport’s gods delivered this: a blockbuster final round set for scorching conditions with both Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry firmly in the hunt.

Defending champion McIlroy followed up his second round 65 with a stumbling 73 on Saturday to finish tied for the lead with Cameron Young, the 28-year-old American who is in pursuit of his first major. He was one of two elite talents who shot a 65 in the third round. Scottie Scheffler issued a timely reminder of why he is number one in the world with five birdies and an eagle in his best ever round at the Masters.