Rory McIlroy may need to make up three strokes against Patrick Reed in the final round of the Masters, but he’s not worried. McIlroy says that all the pressure is on Reed entering Sunday’s final round.
“This is my first final group here since 2011 and I feel like I learned an awful lot from that day. Hopefully all that I did learn seven years ago I can put into practice. So I’m really excited to go out there, show everyone what I got, show Patrick Reed what I’ve got. All the pressure’s on him tomorrow. He went to August State, he’s got a lot of support here. I’m hoping to come in and spoil the party,” McIlroy told CBS after his round on Saturday.
McIlroy shot a 7-under 65, tying with Rickie Fowler for the low score of the day. He’s 11 under for the tournament after shooting a 69 in the first round and 71 in the second round before Saturday’s 65. He’s certainly well within range of being able to take home his first green jacket.
The 28-year-old has won three of the four majors and just needs the Masters to complete the career grand slam. His best career finish at the Masters was when he was fourth in 2015. In 2011, he entered the final round as the leader but bombed on Sunday and finished tied for 15th. Reed has not won a major during his career.
