Rory McIlroy will try to avoid turning the final round of the Masters into a “rematch” with Bryson DeChambeau as he bids to complete the career grand slam.
McIlroy carded a second successive 66 at Augusta National to hold a two-shot lead over DeChambeau, who edged out the Holywoood man in dramatic fashion to win his second US Open title at Pinehurst last year.
“It was an awesome day and puts me into a great position going into tomorrow,” McIlroy said after a third round which started with six straight threes and included eagles on the second and 15th.
“I think the big thing is not to make it a rematch, stay in my own little world.
“There’s a few other people who could make a run, I just have to stay in…