AUGUSTA, GEORGIA – APRIL 13: Jena Sims, wife of Brooks Koepka of the United States (not pictured), walks through the course during the third round of the 2024 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 13, 2024 in Augusta, Georgia.
If you're a fan of pretty golf, Round 3 of the 2024 Masters wasn't for you.
If you're a fan of low scoring, Round 3 of the 2024 Masters wasn't for you.
If you're a fan of Tiger Woods battling in contention, Round 3 of the 2024 Masters wasn't for you.
Saturday was about as ugly a weekend round as you can have of golf at Augusta National Golf Club, but we've made it through.
It looked early on like we'd get some lower scoring today, but that didn't last, as the wind that plagued Friday's play came right back. And with no more rain in the area to soften the greens, all we had was a bunch of professional golfers doing their best just to hold on.
Round 3 of the 2024 Masters
Some held on way better than others. Scottie Scheffler ended up right where we expected him to: on top of the leaderboard. Sure, his round featured a double bogey, and an eagle, but hey, he managed. He finished with a 1-under, 71 on his round, and is 7-under overall.
Tiger Woods, on the other hand, did not manage. He started the day at 1-over, and proceeded to have his worst-ever round at Augusta National, finishing with an 82, and he's now at 11-over.
Lots of names nibbled with moments on top of the leaderboard, including Bryson DeChambeau, Collin Morikawa, Max Homa, Ludvig Aberg, and Nicolai Hojgaard. But as Augusta National tends to do, it bit back at nearly all of them.
Morikawa was about the only golfer near the top that didn't look like he was afraid of the course. He did have a bogey on 6, but otherwise managed to hold things together nicely, and gained three shots to put himself in the final group on Sunday with a 69.
DeChambeau went the opposite direction, giving back three shots, and falling to 3-under. He did hit a BEAUTIFUL third shot into the hole on the Par 4 18th to help salvage a frustrating day.
Max Homa quietly chugged along, showing calm through the wildness of the day. He had 17 pars. On a day like Saturday, that's about as good as it gets.
Sunday should prove to be interesting, even if Scheffler does seem a slight bit inevitable for his second Green Jacket. The wind isn't expected to be an issue, so it's already looking great.
Here's a look at some of our favorite images from a wild third round of the 2024 Masters.
The Masters - Round Three
AUGUSTA, GEORGIA - APRIL 13: Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland walks off the sixth tee during the third round of the 2024 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 13, 2024 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images) (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
The Masters - Round Three
AUGUSTA, GEORGIA - APRIL 13: Phil Mickelson of the United States and caddie Tim Mickelson celebrate after making par on the second green during the third round of the 2024 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 13, 2024 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)
The Masters - Round Three
AUGUSTA, GEORGIA - APRIL 13: Taylor Moore of the United States plays his shot dftduring the third round of the 2024 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 13, 2024 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)
The Masters - Round Three
AUGUSTA, GEORGIA - APRIL 13: Tiger Woods of the United States and caddie Lance Bennett line up a shot from the fourth tee during the third round of the 2024 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 13, 2024 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)
The Masters - Round Three
AUGUSTA, GEORGIA - APRIL 13: Danny Willett of England reacts after making par on the third green during the third round of the 2024 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 13, 2024 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images) (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
The Masters - Round Three
AUGUSTA, GEORGIA - APRIL 13: Danny Willett of England plays his shot on the fifth hole during the third round of the 2024 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 13, 2024 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)
The Masters - Round Three
AUGUSTA, GEORGIA - APRIL 13: Patrick Reed of the United States lines up a putt on the 10th green during the third round of the 2024 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 13, 2024 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)
The Masters - Round Three
AUGUSTA, GEORGIA - APRIL 13: Jena Sims, wife of Brooks Koepka of the United States (not pictured), walks through the course during the third round of the 2024 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 13, 2024 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Warren Little/Getty Images) Photo by Warren Little/Getty Images
The Masters - Round Three
AUGUSTA, GEORGIA - APRIL 13: Danny Willett of England plays his shot from the bunker on the 18th hole during the third round of the 2024 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 13, 2024 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images) (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
The Masters - Round Three
AUGUSTA, GEORGIA - APRIL 13: Tiger Woods of the United States walks across the second hole during the third round of the 2024 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 13, 2024 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)
The Masters - Round Three
AUGUSTA, GEORGIA - APRIL 13: Tiger Woods of the United States walks off the 18th green during the third round of the 2024 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 13, 2024 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)
The Masters - Round Three
AUGUSTA, GEORGIA - APRIL 13: Nicolai Højgaard of Denmark jumps over Rae’s Creek on the 13th hole during the third round of the 2024 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 13, 2024 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Warren Little/Getty Images)
The Masters - Round Three
AUGUSTA, GEORGIA - APRIL 13: Scottie Scheffler of the United States reacts after missing a putt on the 14th green during the third round of the 2024 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 13, 2024 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)
The Masters - Round Three
AUGUSTA, GEORGIA - APRIL 13: Bryson DeChambeau of the United States celebrates after chipping in for birdie on the 18th green during the third round of the 2024 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 13, 2024 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images) (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
