Masters 2015 Leaderboard: Dissecting Results, Standings from Saturday’s Action

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Published: April 12, 2015

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Jordan Spieth remains in control of the 2015 Masters following the third round of action, but he's now being chased by some of golf's giants.

After a record-setting 36 holes at Augusta National, the 21-year-old phenom recorded a two-under 70 in Saturday's pristine conditions, giving the field a chance to make up ground. Veterans Justin Rose, Phil Mickelson, Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy answered the call.

With those players now residing from second through tied for fifth, the tournament's leaderboard is suddenly top heavy with golf's brightest stars and major winners. Needless to say, Spieth's nerves of steel will be tested Sunday when he glances at those names lurking behind him in the standings.

Here's a look at how things stand heading into the final round of the 2015 Masters:



It wasn't as though Spieth played poorly Saturday. After all, it's extremely difficult to keep up the torrid pace he was on through 72 holes of a major. He did shine at times in Round 3—his 22-foot birdie putt at the par-three sixth was a sight to behold—but hiccups were rather prevalent throughout the day.



Spieth's play in holes around that brilliant birdie summed up his Saturday. He missed a short putt at the par-three fourth to record his first bogey of the day, and a poorly played bunker shot at the par-four seventh led to another bogey. On the back nine, his four birdies were marred by his bogey on the par-four 14th and a devastating double one at 17.

Par on the 18th hole sent Spieth into the clubhouse with a four-stroke lead heading into Sunday, and his score of 16-under par sets a new 54-hole record at the Masters. When asked during a press conference (via PGATour.com) about his scrambling par to finish out the day, Spieth simply said, "It was huge."



Rose was among a trio of golfers who posted the low round of the day with a 67. The Englishma...
Article Source: Bleacher Report - Golf

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