Masters weekend has three-way tie and more forgiving conditions. It also has Tiger Woods
Perhaps the top perk for the 60 players who survived the wind at the Masters was getting a more pleasant weekend at Augusta National
AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — Perhaps the top perk for the 60 players who survived one of the most wind-blown, grueling days at the Masters was getting a weekend at Augusta National far more agreeable.
Flags were flapping, not crackling, when the third round began Saturday. It was shaping up to be a day more suited for scoring and surviving.
“This weekend is going to be nice. Hopefully there will be some opportunities to make a run,” said Phil Mickelson, a three-time champion playing in his 31st Masters. He closed with a 65 last year to finish runner-up. Lefty knows about opportunities.
Scottie Scheffler, Bryson DeChambeau and Max Homa shared the lead at 6-under 138 going into the third round. They were two shots clear of Nicolai Hojgaard of Denmark, who has reason to believe he can be the first player since Fuzzy Zoeller in 1979 to win the Masters on his first attempt.
