Rory McIlroy: ‘Masters not a two-horse race’

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Rory McIlroy: ‘Masters not a two-horse race’

Northern Irishman Rory McIlroy believes it isn’t just a two-horse race between him and leader Patrick Reed for the Masters title ahead of the final round, BBC report.

McIlroy posted a superb 65 on day three which included a chip-in for an eagle at the eighth to leave him on 11-under approaching the final round.

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Leader Reed is the only player in the field to shoot sub 70 rounds in all three so far and leads by three after firing a 67 on Saturday.

American Rickie Fowler, Spaniard Jon Rahm, Swede Henrik Stenson and Englishman Tommy Fleetwood are all chasing McIlroy and Reed ahead of the final round at Augusta and the Northern Irishman believes it isn’t just a fight between himself and Reed.

Talking after his round, McIlroy said:

Me and Patrick had a great match at the Ryder Cup a few years back, but it’s not a two-horse race at this point, I still feel that there will be guys who will have a chance tomorrow.

The pair met in an incredible Ryder Cup singles match back in 2016 at Hazeltine with Reed coming out on top, with McIlroy hoping come Sunday night it will be his time to complete a career Grand Slam.

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