Sam Burns cards birdie on 13th to climb leaderboard at Augusta National, now tied for second place at 10-under par.
Sam Burns has moved into a tie for second place at the Masters Tournament after a birdie on the 13th hole at Augusta National. The American now sits at 10-under par, pulling level with Rory McIlroy, who is the defending champion this week.
Burns’ four on the par-5 hole was a crucial moment in his round as he continues his charge up the leaderboard during the final day of the PGA Tour’s most prestigious event. The Georgia native remains one shot behind Cameron Young, who holds the lead at 11-under par.
McIlroy in the Mix
The presence of McIlroy at 10-under reflects a strong performance from the two-time Masters champion as he pursues another green jacket. McIlroy’s position on the leaderboard keeps him in contention heading into the final stretch of play on Sunday.
The battle for the title remains tightly contested, with multiple players separated by just a few strokes. Burns’ steady play and clutch birdie highlight the caliber of golf on display during this final round at Augusta National.
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