Rory McIlroy wins Masters, achieves career grand slam

APRIL 13, 2025

7:17 p.m.: McIlroy wins Masters playoff

Rory McIlroy won a sudden death playoff against Justin Rose at the Masters Tournament to claim the green jacket.

After the playoff, the first since 2017, Northern Ireland’s McIlroy has achieved the coveted career grand slam that’s claimed only by a few.

With his victory, McIlroy emotionally dropped to the ground as the patrons chanted: “Rory! Rory! Rory!”

Then he tearfully made the journey from the hole to claim his prize at Augusta National Golf Club.

He started the day pitted against Bryson DeChambeau, the No. 2 player on the leader board going into the final round. But by evening, the tide had shifted against DeChambeau.

Instead, McIlroy and Rose, from England, battled in a back-and-forth fight for the No. 1 spot.

Then McIlroy bogeyed the 18th hole, moving the competition to a playoff.

Rose had finished the round minutes before and headed directly to the practice area to stay limber in case of a playoff.

It turns out that was a good idea.

Rose was gracious in defeat, congratulating McIlroiy and telling him what a historic moment it was for the game of golf.

“I just said to him it was pretty cool to be able to share that moment with him,” Rose said. “You know, obviously I wanted to be the bad guy today, but still, it’s a momentous occasion for the game of golf.”

In the traditional Butler Cabin ceremony after the victory, Augusta National Golf Club Chairman Fred S. Ridley congratulated McIlroy.

“Our patrons here at Augusta National and around the world were treated to an unforgettable Masters as exciting as we’ve had in our history,” Ridley said.

Ridley told McIlroy: “Rory, your playing today was amazing. You know you’ve been in contention often here over the years, and now you’re the Masters champion.”

He asked McIlroy how it felt.

“It feels incredible,” McIlroy said

“This is my 17th time here and I started to wonder if it would ever be my time, and I think the past 10 years of coming here with the burden of the grand slam on my shoulders and trying to achieve that – I’m starting to wonder what we’re going to talk about going into next year’s Masters.”

McIlroy lost a two-shot lead in two holes at the start. He lost a four-shot lead on the back nine in a matter of three holes with shocking misses, one of them a wedge into the tributary of Rae’s Creek on the par-5 13th.

And right when it looked as though he would blow another major, McIlroy delivered two majestic shots when nothing less would do, two birdies that sent him to the 18th hole with a one-shot lead. That still wasn’t enough. He missed a 5-foot par putt for a 1-over 73 and the first Masters playoff in eight years.

McIlroy’s wedge bounced onto the slope of the top shelf with enough spin to trickle down to 3 feet. And when Rose missed from 15 feet, McIlroy finally sealed it.

McIlroy went 11 long years without a major, knowing the Masters green jacket was all that kept him from ing Tiger Woods, Jack Nicklaus, Gary Player, Ben Hogan and Gene Sarazen as the only winners of golf’s four professional majors.

He raised both arms and let the putter fall behind him, and before long he was on his knees, then his forehead on the 18th green as his chest heaved with emotion.

So ended one of the wildest Sundays at a major that is known for them.

THE FINAL ROUND AT A GLANCE

VICTOR: Rory McIlroy beat Justin Rose by making birdie on the first hole of a sudden-death playoff at Augusta National to finish off the career grand slam. Both of them finished the tournament at 11 under.

SPOILS: McIlroy won $4.2 million from a total purse of $21 million, along with something that many would consider much more valuable: the Masters green jacket and a lifetime exemption to the tournament.

RUNNER-UP: Rose shot a final-round 66, making a 20-footer for birdie on the 18th hole. He made par in the playoff.

REST OF THE CHASERS: Patrick Reed shot 69 to finish at 8 under, and defending champion and world No. 1 Scottie Scheffler also shot 69 to finish another shot back. Sungjae Im (69) and Bryson DeChambeau (75) were at 7 under.

SHOT OF THE DAY: McIlroy’s approach from 125 yards on the 18th in the playoff, which he played perfectly off a ridge behind the hole. It trickled back to about 3 feet, and McIlroy made the putt to win the green jacket.

ROUND OF THE DAY: Rose did not have the only 66 on Sunday. Hideki Matsuyama also shot 66 and finished at 2 under.

COME ON BACK: Others who earned an invitation back to the Masters by finishing in the top 12 included Max Homa, who had been in a slump and running out of chances to play in majors. He shot a final-round 71 to finish in a tie for 12th at 4 under.

KEY STATISTIC: Rose and Ben Hogan are the only players to twice lose a playoff in the Masters.

NOTEWORTHY: McIlroy had two double bogeys on Sunday and four for the tournament, making him the first player to win the Masters with that many double bogeys. Craig Stadler made three when he won in 1982.

QUOTEWORTHY: “This is my 17th time here, and I started to wonder if it would ever be my time. I think the last 10 years coming here with the burden of the grand slam on my shoulders and trying to achieve that, yeah, I am sort of wondering what we’re all going to talk about going into next year’s Masters.” — McIlroy.

7:01 p.m.: How the playoff works

6:47 p.m.: First playoff at Masters since 2017

Rory McIlroy bogeys the 18th hole and is going into a playoff with Justin Rose. Bryson DeChambeau finished with a 75.

6:38 p.m.: Justin Rose in the practice area

Justin Rose is staying loose in the practice area in case of a playoff.

6:33 p.m.: McIlroy makes it to solo lead again

At 12-under and at the 17th hole, Rory McIlroy has reclaimed the solo lead.

6:27 p.m.: So close for Rory McIlroy

6:15 p.m.: Justin Rose rises again

Justin Rose finishes back tied with Rory McIlroy in the No. 1 spot.

6:09 p.m.: McIlroy retakes the lead

6:01 p.m.: A tie at the top

5:52 p.m.: McIlroy loses the lead

Justin Rose is now the sole leader at 11-under, and Ludvig Aberg is on his heels.

MORE: See the full leader board

5:40 p.m.: Justin Rose moves into a tie for lead

5:35 p.m.: Wet move for McIlroy

4:56 p.m.: McIlroy makes a good start on second 9

4:52 p.m.: Rose reaches solo spot in second place

4:45 p.m.: Humbler and more mature, DeChambeau feels energy from patrons

Bryson DeChambeau, known as the “mad scientist” of golf, has gained fans of all ages, especially through his YouTube channel.

At the Masters, he connects with younger fans by g autographs and inspiring the next generation.

DeChambeau its he learns something new about Augusta National every year. He recalls struggling with nerves during his first appearance as an amateur in 2016, but has grown as a player and competitor.

Patrons have continued to DeChambeau, even when he wasn’t so humble.

He appreciates their energy and encouragement, which makes playing at Augusta more enjoyable.

This weekend, patience is his guiding principle. Staying grounded and present helps him focus on the challenges of the tournament and adapt as needed.

DeChambeau is determined to perform his best, but does he have what it takes?

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4:44 p.m.: McIlroy now has a 4-shot lead

4:40 p.m.: Patrons roar for Åberg

4:39 p.m.: Rose is in full bloom

4:38 p.m.: Patrick Reed arrives at 8-under par

4:35 p.m.: A quick look at the top of the leader board

• McIlroy, -12
• DeCVhambeau, -9
• Aberg, -8
• Conners, -8
• Scheffler, -7
• Reed, -7

MORE: See the full leader board

4:10 p.m.: A great escape by McIlroy

3:57 p.m.: Checking in with the champion

3:39 p.m.: A birdie on 6 for Åberg

3:36 p.m.: A back-and-forth battle unfolds

If it continues this way, it could be a very interesting afternoon. Right now, McIlroy has a 3-stroke lead over DeChambeau after four holes.

2:47 p.m.: A tie at the top for 2 superstars

2:40 p.m.: How Justin Rose got started

2:36 p.m.: McIlroy, DeChambeau begin final round

1:55 p.m.: Matsuyama, Bhatia wrap up final round

Hdeki Matsuyama and Ashkay Bhatia have finished the final round. Bhatia finished 4-over and 2021 Masters champion Matsuyama finished 2-under.

MORE: See the full leader board

1:54 p.m.: Food combos are sure to please patrons

Have you ever combined the bargain-priced foods at the Masters? Our favorites are the barbecue-pimento cheese sandwich combo and the hot dog-pimento cheese combo. It’s also great to combine the pimento cheese and chicken biscuit. Despite that, it’s hard to improve on the plain pimento cheese. Here are some other ideas:

MORE: Masters’ menu remains affordable for patrons

1:45 p.m.: McIlroy tries to keep himself distracted

MORE: Many eyes are on McIlroy today at Masters

1:45 p.m.: DeChambeau predicts a great battle

MORE: DeChambeau has become a favorite of many patrons

1:31 p.m.: First player finishes final round

Brian Campbell, the first player to tee off today, has finished 1-over.

MORE: See the full leader board

1:06 p.m.: An update as early starters close in on the finish

More than half the field is now on the course, and the early starters are moving toward the 18th hole.

Hideki Matsuyama, the 2021 Masters champion, who was in the second pairing, is at 2-under through the 15th hole. His partner, Ashkay Bhatia, who’s in his second Masters appearance, is 5-over through 15.

Brian Campbell, the first to start, is at even par through 16.

1 p.m.: Reliving memories at the Masters

12:29 p.m.: Can McIlroy make history today?

Rory McIlroy is chasing the one major championship he hasn’t won — the Masters — to complete his career Grand Slam.

After victories at the Pebble Beach Pro-Am and The Players, he’s been building momentum toward the Masters.

Now, he feels he’s more prepared than ever.

And many patrons think this could be his moment.

Golf legends Jack Nicklaus, Gary Player, and Tom Watson agreed, and excitement is running high.

But he’s endured challenges, including an 11-year gap since his last major win and times when his performance has fallen apart in major tournaments.

Is he truly poised to make history at Augusta National?

He tees off at 2:30 p.m. against Bryson DeChambeau in the final round of the Masters.

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12:01 p.m.: Patron sentiment seems to run toward McIlroy

It’s a beautiful day and the course is packed at Augusta National.

Patrons are very excited, especially about the final pairing: Rory McIlroy and Bryson DeChambeau. It’s the only thing people seem to be talking about.

In an unscientific sampling of patrons, we found the sentiment seems to be running toward McIlroy.

11:47 a.m.: Key things to know - what happened in third round

To understand what’s at stake today, you need to know what happened yesterday in the second round. Here’s a review:

• Rory McIlroy got off to a fast start and finished with a 6-under 66 on Saturday, putting him at 12 under heading into the final round of the Masters. He has a two-shot lead over Bryson DeChambeau as he tries to finally capture the missing leg of the career grand slam.
• DeChambeau made a nearly 50-foot putt from just off the green at the 18th to shoot 69 on Saturday, and Corey Conners was two more shots off the pace.
• Scottie Scheffler, the defending champion and world’s No. 1 player, was stuck in neutral Saturday in a thrilling afternoon with so much movement. He was having to stay in the game with tough pars and managed only two birdies in his round of 72. He also was seven shots behind.
• Patrick Reed, who won the Masters in 2018, birdied two of the last three holes for a 69 and was at 6-under 210 along with Ludvig Aberg, the runner-up a year ago who finally got in gear with three straight birdies on the back nine for a 69.
• Zach Johnson matched McIlroy with the low round of the day, though the 49-year-old former Masters champion did it much earlier in the day. Johnson made the cut on the number at 2 over, and his 66 Saturday left him with Xander Schauffele, Sungjae Im and Nicolas Echavarria at 4 under for the tournament.
• Viktor Hovland had a couple of early birdies and quickly reached 6 under, but he gave away three shots on the second nine and wound up shooting 73. He was in a group at 3 under with Max Homa and Collin Morikawa.
• Shane Lowry also was in the mix, getting within two shots of the lead at one point until he missed a good birdie chance at the 15th and bogeys on the final two holes for a 72. He was seven behind.
• Matt McCarty was 6 under with three holes to play, but he went bogey-double bogey-bogey to shoot 75.

11:09 a.m.: McIlroy should be arriving right about now

Rory McIlroy says he likes to arrive at Augusta National and three and a half hours before his tee time to start his preparations and practice. With a tee time of 2:30 p.m., he should be arriving about now.

MORE: Previewing the Masters showdown between McIlroy and DeChambeau

10:42 a.m.: Our top stories so far

10:28 a.m.: Featured groups update - Thomas and Lee

Justin Thomas 5 on second hole, Min Wood Lee 4.

10:23 a.m.: How to watch CBS coverage, including on WRDW Channel 12

10:10 a.m.: A magic moment in Masters history

10:07 a.m.: Hole locations for the final round

10:04 a.m.: Today’s weather looks great for golf

The weather looks great for golf today, with sunshine and cooler-than-average temperatures, according to News 12 First Alert meteorologists.

High temperatures will reach the lower to middle 70s with winds from the west at 5-10 mph.

MORE: See the full forecast

9:40 a.m: Final round of Masters has begun

The final round of the Masters is now underway, with Brian Canmpbell first up at 9:40 a.m., followed by Hideki Matsuyama and Akshay Bhatia at 9:50 and Justin Thomas and Min Woo Lee at 10.

MORE: See the full list of pairings and starting times

8:52 a.m: A nod to history

3:03 a.m: McIlroy goes for the green jacket today

APRIL 12, 2025

11:25 p.m.: What’s at stake going into final round

Rory McIlroy has 18 holes standing between himself and the career grand slam after shooting a 6-under 66 on Saturday, which gave him a two-shot advantage over Bryson DeChambeau heading into the final round of the Masters.

McIlroy got off to a fast start at Augusta National, playing the first five holes in 5 under, and was at 12 under for the tournament. DeChambeau made a nearly 50-foot putt from just off the green at No. 18 to shoot 69, his third consecutive round in the 60s.

Corey Conners was at 8 under, and Patrick Reed and Ludvig Aberg were two more shots off the lead. Defending champion Scottie Scheffler struggled to an even-par 72 on Saturday and was in the group at 5 under with Justin Rose, the third-round leader, who shot 75. Jason Day and Shane Lowry also were in the group at 5 under.

The final round begins at 9:50 a.m. EDT on Sunday. McIlroy and DeChambeau tee off at 2:30 p.m.

The Masters stream on its website resumes at 10:15 a.m. EDT on Sunday with cameras highlighting holes and featured groups. Final-round television coverage begins at noon on Paramount+ and 2 p.m. on WRDW Channel 12.

10 p.m.: A look at a key hole in the third round

HOLE: 15

YARDAGE: 550.

PAR: 5

STROKE AVERAGE: 4.77

RANK: 14

KEY FACT: Rory McIlroy hit a 339-yard drive and a stratospheric 6-iron that landed on the upslope of the firm green and settled 6 feet away. He converted his second eagle of the day and the only 3 all day at No. 15 to open a four-shot lead. McIlroy also moved to 1 under for the week on the hole, bouncing back after he made double bogey Thursday. Bryson DeChambeau, five shots back in the group behind, had a 7-iron for his approach at 15, missed it left and got up-and-down for birdie to start a closing stretch of three birdies in four holes. That got him within two shots and gave him a chance to break McIlroy’s heart like he did last year in the U.S. Open at Pinehurst No. 2.

8 p.m.: Insights on McIlroy’s mindset

7:58 p.m.: DeChambeau discusses his approach

7:56 p.m.: Third round of the Masters at a glance

LEADING: Rory McIlroy shot 6-under 66 to take a two-shot lead over Bryson DeChambeau (69) heading into Sunday.

CHASING: Corey Conners (70) was four shots back of McIlroy. Patrick Reed (69) and Ludvig Aberg (69) were six shots adrift.

IN THE HUNT: Defending champion Scottie Scheffler (72) couldn’t make up any ground and was at 5 under for the tournament. Jason Day (71) and Shane Lowry (72) were with him along with second-round leader Justin Rose, who shot 75.

EVERY ROSE HAS ITS THORN: Rose was only the ninth player since 1980 to lead the Masters outright after each of the first two rounds. He appears to be following in the footsteps of most of the rest; Jordan Spieth in 2015 was the only one to win.

SCUFFLING SCHEFFLER: The world’s No. 1 player was fortunate to shoot 72 after a day of wayward shots. Scheffler’s scrambling ability saved him. He has never shot over par in a weekend round at the Masters.

FEELING NOSTALGIC: Zach Johnson shot a 6-under 66 on Saturday, the best score by the 2007 champion in 65 career rounds at Augusta National. He had gone 28 straight rounds at the Masters since his last in the 60s.

SHOT OF THE DAY: McIlroy hit his second shot from 205 yards at the par-5 15th to 6 feet and made the putt for eagle.

KEY STATISTIC: DeChambeau is known for his prodigious length, but he also is leading the field in putting this week.

NOTEWORTHY: McIlroy had his seventh round of 66 or better at the Masters. Only Tiger Woods has more with eight.

QUOTEWORTHY: “I’ll have some dinner. Maybe try to make it through the second episode of the third season of ‘Bridgerton.’” — McIlroy, on how he plans to prepare for the final round.

TELEVISION: Final-round coverage begins Sunday at noon EDT on Paramount+ and 2 p.m. EDT on CBS – WRDW, Channel 12.

7:53 p.m.: Starting times for the final round on Sunday

• 9:40 a.m. — Brian Campbell
• 9:50 a.m. — Hideki Matsuyama, Akshay Bhatia
• 10 a.m. — Justin Thomas, Min Woo Lee
• 10:10 a.m. — Brian Harman, J.J. Spaun
• 10:20 a.m. — Patrick Cantlay, Wyndham Clark
• 10:30 a.m. — Danny Willett, J.T. Poston
• 10:40 a.m. — Sam Burns, Stephan Jaeger
• 11 a.m. — Matt Fitzpatrick, Nick Taylor
• 11:10 a.m. — Tom Kim, Charl Schwartzel
• 11:20 a.m. — Davis Riley, Tommy Fleetwood
• 11:30 a.m. — Daniel Berger, Bubba Watson
• 11:40 a.m. — Aaron Rai, Sahith Theegala
• 11:50 a.m. — Michael Kim, Denny McCarthy
• Noon — Maverick McNealy, Harris English
• 12:20 p.m. — Joaquin Niemann, Jon Rahm
• 12:30 p.m. — Byeong Hun An, Rasmus Hojgaard
• 12:40 p.m. — Jordan Spieth, Max Greyserman
• 12:50 p.m. — Tyrrell Hatton, Matt McCarty
• 1 p.m. — Davis Thompson, Tom Hoge
• 1:10 p.m. — Collin Morikawa, Viktor Hovland
• 1:20 p.m. — Sungjae Im, Max Homa
• 1:40 p.m. — Nico Echavarria, Xander Schauffele
• 1:50 p.m. — Justin Rose, Zach Johnson
• 2 p.m. — Scottie Scheffler, Shane Lowry
• 2:10 p.m. — Ludvig Aberg, Jason Day
• 2:20 p.m. — Corey Conners, Patrick Reed
• 2:30 p.m. — Rory McIlroy, Bryson DeChambeau

7:43 p.m.: A giant golf battle awaits us on Sunday

7:40 p.m.: A look at the leader board after third round

7:18 p.m.: Quick quote from Patrick Reed

“Didn’t hit it quite as solid today as the first two days, but I put it in the right spots on some holes. But the putter was a little better. I actually made a couple putts today compared to the first two days, I didn’t make anything. The greens are firming up a little bit, getting a little faster, and because of that, I’m able to kind of go back on old feels, old reads and kind of go that way. I just need to clean up a little bit of kind of mental mistakes. I had two of them out there today that cost me. Besides that, though, it was just kind of a steady day.”

7:06 p.m.: DeChambeau due for showdown in final

6:58 p.m.: How Corey Conners finished third round

6:50 p.m.: McIlroy finishes third round with major lead

6:39 p.m.: A look at our top stories today

6:30 p.m.: DeChambeau is now solo in second

5:56 p.m.: Happy moment for Hatton

6:05 p.m.: Major lead for McIlroy

5:42 p.m.: Lowry moves into tie for third

5:33 p.m.: 1-stroke penalty for Min Woo Lee

Min Woo Lee was penalized one stroke after his third round in the Masters on Saturday after tournament officials determined he caused his ball to move on the 13th fairway.

The penalty turned his par on the hole into a bogey and his score into a 5-over 77.

Augusta National said in a statement that Lee asked for an official after he noticed his ball has moved, and it was later determined that “his actions near the ball did cause it to move.”

Lee, a 26-year-old Australian with a big following on social media, won his first PGA Tour title two weeks ago at the Houston Open. He’s playing in his fourth Masters, with his best finish a tie for 14th three years ago.

5:20 p.m.: Action from Åberg

5:09 p.m.: Quick quote from Brian Campbell

“First time here to make the cut, I’m hitting putts, I’m hitting shots that I have no idea what they’re doing. Like a lot of the putts I’m hitting are the first time I’m ever seeing them, so I’m proud of how I’ve handled that part of it. But yeah, to make the cut has been amazing. But I think you set your sights on higher objectives than the cut line, and it makes making the cut line a little easier, I think.”

5:07 p.m.: Quick quote from Charl Schwartzel

“Today I played better than yesterday. A lot of just bad mistakes. Made a lot of bogeys from the middle of the fairway with short irons, and it was costly. The course is difficult as it is, and it was just bad mistakes from the middle of the fairway.”

5:03 p.m.: Quick quote from Joaquín Niemann

“I feel like how my game is, I feel like I can have a good chance anywhere. The way I’m hitting it right now, I just need to make a few putts, and I’m going to be fighting for the tournament. That’s all I know. Yeah, I just need to figure it out, to have that putting skills whenever I need to.

4:58 p.m.: Corey Conners leaps into a tie for third

4:48 p.m.: Non-competitive player in Masters creates a buzz on social media

For the second time in three years, Michael McDermott served as a non-competing marker at the Masters, this time playing alongside Tom Kim for 18 holes in the third round at Augusta National.

When there’s an odd number of players who make the cut at the Masters, the single player gets a playing partner — appointed by the club — to record his score. McDermott, the CEO of a financial services firm in Pennsylvania and a member at Augusta National, got the nod.

And he’s created a stir on social media.

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4:41 p.m.: Corey Conners climbs the board

4:20 p.m.: Former champ Zach Johnson shoots 66, his best at Augusta National

Zach Johnson shot a third-round 66 for the 2007 Masters champion’s best round ever in the tournament.

He made six birdies during an eight-hole stretch to end a streak of 28 rounds at the Masters without one in the 60s.

At the time he finished his third round Saturday, he was 4 under for the tournament and in a tie for 11th, a jump of 29 spots on the leaderboard.

Johnson had missed the cut two of the past three years.

Augusta National has a special place in his heart.

“Taking somebody down Magnolia Lane for the first time is probably my favorite thing. I’ve seen people cry. Most people are smiling and they’re turning on music and things of that nature,” he said.

“The beauty, again, of this place is somehow it gets better by the year. I don’t know how they do it. given the devastation of this past fall,” he said.

“That’s what this place is about. It’s about the people and certainly the championship is amazing.”

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3:55 p.m.: Saturday scenes from the Masters

3:48 p.m.: McIlroy makes Masters history

3:38 p.m.: 3-shot lead for McIlroy

3:20 p.m.: Second chip-in for Sungjae Im

3:15 p.m.: Birdie for Bryson DeChambeau

3:09 p.m.: McIlroy stands at 4-under par

3:03 p.m.: McIlroy takes the lead spot at Masters

2:57 p.m.: DeChambeau gets started

2:51 p.m.: Rory McIlroy works some magic

2:50 p.m.: Kids line up for a look at their idols

At the Masters, kids line the practice area to get a look at their idols, and maybe an autograph.

The players are very obliging, often coming over to greet their young fans and talk to them.

Bryson DeChambeau especially has a big following, and he comes over to visit with the kids whenever he can.

This week, Spain’s José María Olazábal made a young lady’s day by going into the stands to give her a golf club.

It’s moments like these that fuel young people’s dreams as the sport continues to grow.

Who knows, maybe we’ll see one of these kids in a green jacket one day.

MORE: See the kids interact with the players

2:39 p.m.: Checking in with Rory McIlroy

2:37 p.m.: How Zach Johnson finished second round

2:25 p.m.: Sungjae Im moves up the leader board

1:53 p.m.: Here’s how much money is on the line at Masters

The Masters has raised its prize money by $1 million for this year, making the total purse $21 million with $4.2 million going to the winner.

The winner also gets something he might find more valuable: a Masters green jacket.

Scottie Scheffler won $3.6 million last year.

The Masters will pay $52,920 to 50th place and incrementally less to the other three players below that who made the cut.

The Masters also pays professionals $25,000 even if they miss the cut. The U.S. Open last year began paying professionals $10,000 if they missed the cut.

Prize money at the four majors has been increasing in small amounts over the last several years. Ten years ago, Jordan Spieth earned $1.8 million for his Masters victory when the total prize fund was $10 million.

The Players Championship remains the richest tournament with a $25 million purse, with $4.5 million won by Rory McIlroy last month. The PGA Tour goes to the RBC Heritage in South Carolina next week with a $20 million purse ($3.6 million for the winner) as a signature event.

Here’s a breakdown of the payouts:

1:37 p.m.: Zach Johnson reaches 5-under par

1 p.m.: How YouTube work could help

Bryson DeChambeau was a little skeptical when he first agreed to his own YouTube golf channel.

He didn’t realize at the time it would help him rediscover his love for the game — and help his mental toughness, too.

In his series of unscripted videos, the two-time U.S Open winner tries to break 50 playing with different celebrities like Tom Brady, John Daly and Tony Romo.

“YouTube golf has made me feel like a kid again,” DeChambeau said at Augusta National.

DeChambeau seems to be more relaxed these days, and enters the weekend in the hunt for his first Masters title at 7-under 137 after 36 holes.

He has gone to great lengths to change his image and brand, and the channel has helped boost his fanbase amid his move to Saudi-backed LIV golf.

MORE: Read the full story

12:55 p.m.: 5 fun facts about moving day at the Masters

12:35 p.m.: Cantlay reaches 1-under par

11:16 a.m.: Watch what happens at these holes

11:15 a.m.: A flock of birdies for former champion Jon Rahm

10:43 a.m.: Birdie on No. 3 for Niemann

10:14 a.m.: Hole locations for the third round

9:50 a.m.: Here’s what to watch for today

9:45 a.m.: Third round begins soon; here’s what’s happened so far

The third round is about to begin in a few minutes, First up at 9:50 is Tom Kim, followed 10 minutes later by Joaquin Niemann and Jordan Spieth.

You can watch live TV coverage starting at noon on WRDW Channel 12, but we’ll also be here at Augusta National posting all they key developments and storylines online.

Justin Rose remains atop a star-studded leader board.

Defending champion Scottie Scheffler, Rory McIlroy and Bryson DeChambeau are all within three shots of the lead.

Yesterday was cut day, and some big names failed to make the weekend.

Brooks Koepka made quadruple bogey at 18 and finished at 5 over, missing it by three shots. Mike Weir, Sergio Garcia and Phil Mickelson were among former champs who missed the cut.

Rory McIlroy is in good shape to finally get his own green jacket. He had the low round of the day yesterday, a 6-under 66 to get to 6 under for the tournament. McIlroy needs only the Masters to complete the career grand slam.

Corey Conners also was at 6 under, and Scheffler was in a group another shot back that included Shane Lowry, Matt McCarty and Tyrrell Hatton. Scheffler dropped a shot at the par-4 finishing hole, which played the toughest on the course Friday.

Bernhard Langer and Fred Couples went to 18 with a chance to make it to the weekend. But the 67-year-old Langer, playing in his 41st and final Masters, missed the par putt that would have gotten him through, and the 65-year-old Couples made bogey when he needed birdie and missed the cut by two.

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8:24 a.m.: Great golf weather is ahead of us

The weather forecast looks great today, with sunny and less windy conditions than we’ve been seeing.

Expect a clear sky tonight with temperatures about 10 degrees cooler than average. Overnight lows by sunrise Sunday will be in the lower 40s. Winds from the northwest at 1 to 4 mph.

After a chilly start Sunday, the afternoon looks sunny and a bit warmer with highs in the lower to middle 70s. Winds from the west at 4 to 9 mph.

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7 a.m.: Second round of the Masters at a glance

LEADING: Justin Rose was at 8 under after his second-round 71. Bryson DeChambeau shot 68 and was one shot back.

CHASING: Rory McIlroy had the low round of the day, a 6-under 66 that got him to 6 under for the tournament. Corey Conners also was 6 under, while defending champion Scottie Scheffler was in a group of four players at 5 under.

IN THE HUNT: Jason Day was poised to Ed Sneed in 1979 as the only players without a bogey or worse through the first two rounds. Then he bogeyed the 18th, leaving him in a group with Rasmus Hojgaard and Viktor Hovland at 4 under.

AUF WIEDERSEHEN: Bernhard Langer had a chance to make the cut in his 41st and final Masters, but the 1985 and ‘93 champ missed a par putt on the 18th that would have gotten him to the weekend on the number. The 67-year-old German star shot 74-73.

BOOM BOOM, BYE BYE: Fred Couples, the 1992 champion, needed a birdie at the 18th to make the cut but made bogey instead, missing it by two. The 65-year-old Couples followed his opening 1-under 71 with a 77 on Friday.

COMEBACK KID: Nick Dunlap followed his 18-over 90, the highest score at the Masters since Ben Crenshaw shot 91 at the age of 63 in 2015, with a 71 on Friday. That represented an improvement of more than a shot per hole.

OH, NO: Brooks Koepka made quadruple bogey at the 18th to finish 5 over and miss the cut.

PROS ONLY: None of the five amateurs made the cut. Justin Hastings came closest, shooting 76-72 to miss by two. U.S. Amateur champ Jose Luis Ballester and runner-up Noah Kent finished behind only DeChambeau in driving distance.

WHAT A STREAK: Matt McCarty was 2 over for the tournament and in danger of missing the cut after five holes Friday. Then he strung together eight birdies over the next 12, and his 4-under 68 left him at 5 under.

SHOT OF THE DAY: DeChambeau holed out from the bunker at the 240-yard par-3 fourth for his second birdie in three holes. He added three more birdies in his round of 68.

KEY STATISTIC: The 18th hole was the hardest Friday, playing more than a half stroke over par.

NOTEWORTHY: This is the third time Rose has been the solo leader of the first and second rounds of the Masters. He also accomplished the feat in 2004 and 2021.

QUOTEWORTHY: “I hit a couple buckets of balls at my Airbnb into the woods. I don’t know if there was any houses or anything back there.” — Dunlap, on how he bounced back from his first-round 90 to shoot 1-under 71.

6:45 a.m.: Today’s featured groups schedule

• 10 a.m. — Jordan Spieth, Joaquin Niemann
• 10:30 a.m. — Jon Rahm, Zach Johnson
• 1:10 p.m. — Tommy Fleetwood, Xander Schauffele
• 1:30 p.m. — Hideki Matsuyama, Ludvig Åberg

Live coverage of the third round will begin at noon on Paramount+ and Masters.com.

CBS will begin its third-round broadcast at 2 p.m. on WRDW Channel 12.

6:30 a.m.: Pairings and start times for Saturday’s third round

• 9:50 a.m. — Tom Kim
• 10 a.m. — Joaquin Niemann, Jordan Spieth
• 10:10 a.m. — Stephan Jaeger, Max Greyserman
• 10:20 a.m. — Danny Willett, J.T. Poston
• 10:30 a.m. — Jon Rahm, Zach Johnson
• 10:40 a.m. — Patrick Cantlay, Akshay Bhatia
• 10:50 a.m. — Denny McCarthy, J.J. Spaun
• 11:10 a.m. — Maverick McNealy, Charl Schwartzel
• 11:20 a.m. — Brian Campbell, Byeong Hun An
• 11:30 a.m. — Aaron Rai, Justin Thomas
• 11:40 a.m. — Sahith Theegala, Davis Thompson
• 11:50 a.m. — Matt Fitzpatrick, Wyndham Clark
• Noon — Nick Taylor, Daniel Berger
• 12:10 p.m. — Tom Hoge, Max Homa
• 12:30 p.m. — Harris English, Min Woo Lee
• 12:40 p.m. — Sam Burns, Nico Echavarria
• 12:50 p.m. — Brian Harman, Bubba Watson
• 1 p.m. — Davis Riley, Michael Kim
• 1:10 p.m. — Xander Schauffele, Tommy Fleetwood
• 1:20 p.m. — Patrick Reed, Collin Morikawa
• 1:30 p.m. — Ludvig Aberg, Hideki Matsuyama
• 1:50 p.m. — Jason Day, Sungjae Im
• 2 p.m. — Rasmus Hojgaard, Viktor Hovland
• 2:10 p.m. — Scottie Scheffler, Tyrrell Hatton
• 2:20 p.m. — Matt McCarty, Shane Lowry
• 2:30 p.m. — Rory McIlroy, Corey Conners
• 2:40 p.m. — Justin Rose, Bryson DeChambeau

6 a.m.: Some big names fail to make the cut at the Masters Tournament

This year, 53 players, including competitors from 16 different countries, made the 36-hole cut from a starting field of 95. The cut fell at two-over-par 146.

Some big names failed to make the cut.

Five-time major winner Brooks Koepka made a quadruple-bogey at the 18th to miss it by two.

Russell Henley had been one of the hottest players in the game coming into the week, but his rounds of 79-68 left him one shot shy of playing the weekend.

Dustin Johnson, Mike Weir and Sergio Garcia ed Adam Scott and Phil Mickelson as Masters champions who missed the cut.

Jon Rahm, Patrick Cantlay and Jordan Spieth made the cut on the number, with the 2015 champion making a two-putt bogey on his final hole to scrape into the weekend.

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