Golf - The Masters - Augusta National Golf Club, Augusta, Georgia, U.S. - April 12, 2024 Scottie Scheffler of the U.S. hits his putt on the 17th hole during the second round REUTERS/Mike Blake/File Photo
AUGUSTA, Georgia (Reuters) - Third round action of the Masters was underway with Rory McIlroy out early and looking to breathe life into his Grand Slam hopes well before halfway leaders Scottie Scheffler, Max Homa and Bryson DeChambeau were due to tee off on Saturday.
McIlroy, who needs a Masters win to complete his collection of golf's four major titles, set out under brilliant blue skies and calmer conditions a day after wind whipped through Augusta National and only eight players managed to break par.
