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. Rory McIlroy finds the water at the 11th and makes a double bogey. Rory’s kind of a world favourite in the golf world.”The lead belongs once again to the defending champion. He missed the green at the short 12th and Young birdied the par-three 16th to take a one-shot lead on 11 under. Justin Rose, who lost the play-off to McIlroy last year, shot a 69 to sit just three behind on eight under.

Source: Irish Examiner April 12, 2026 14:28 UTC