The Masters 2014: Final Reaction to End-of-Day 3 Leaderboard

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Published: April 13, 2014

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Jordan Spieth and Bubba Watson share the lead after three rounds at the 2014 Masters in Augusta, Ga. 

Watson's two-over 74 opened the door for Spieth, and the 20-year-old has seized the opportunity. Spieth wasn't spectacular, but his second straight two-under 70 was enough to move up nine spots into a tie for first place.

Back-to-back birdies on the 14th and 15th holes from Spieth put the 2013 Rookie of the Year in prime position to win his first major.

Who says Tiger Woods' absence makes the tournament less compelling? America.

According to Ron Sirak of Golf World, it seems viewers aren't tuning in as much as they did in 2013 when Woods was playing:



Oh well, those who are interested are getting quite a show.

Here's a look at the leaderboard heading into Sunday. Doug Ferguson of the Associated Press points out the snugness of the three-round standings:



Jonas Blixt and Matt Kuchar are nipping at Spieth and Watson's heels. Blixt and Kuchar are just a shot back heading into the final round.

As good as those four have been through three days, the most impressive round of the day belonged to Miguel Angel Jimenez. His six-under 66 put him in a tie for fifth place.

Were it not for a dreadful four-over 76 on Friday, Jimenez would really be sitting pretty. The 50-year-old Spaniard's path is just one of the interesting backstories developing as play progresses in Augusta.

 

Jordan Spieth's Quest for History

Most people expected Spieth to be good pretty soon, but almost no one had him as a contender to win the Masters in his second year on the tour.

Perhaps that's why Dan Jenkins of Golf Digest is so interested in Spieth's story:



As the PGA Tour's official Twitter account states, Spieth is on the cusp of history:



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