Rory McIlroy looks for answers on the range as Masters lead vanishesBy Carl Markham, Press Association, AugustaRory McIlroy headed straight to the practice ground range to iron out his problems after surrendering a six-shot lead to leave the defence of his Masters title in the balance. “The course was obviously gettable, there was a lot of good scores out there, and the quality of the chasing pack is obvious,” said McIlroy. Rory McIlroy’s wayward driving cost him dearly in the third round of the Masters as he squandered a six-shot lead (Eric Gay/AP) Photo by Eric Gay“When you’re not quite feeling it, you struggle. “I felt like I hit a pretty good second shot on 11 but it just drifted on the wind a little bit and went in the water. “But again I felt like I bounced back pretty well with the birdies on 14 and 15.

Source: Irish Independent April 12, 2026 13:52 UTC