2026 Masters tee times, pairings: Complete schedule, groups, field for Round 3 on Saturday at Augusta National

Q: What time does Rory McIlroy tee off in Round 3 of the 2026 Masters?

Rory McIlroy is scheduled to tee off at 2:50 p.m. ET in Round 3 of the 2026 Masters.

Q: Who are Rory McIlroy's main competitors in the 2026 Masters Round 3?

Rory McIlroy's main competitors include Justin Rose and Patrick Reed, who will tee off at 2:39 p.m. ET.

Q: What is Rory McIlroy's lead going into the weekend of the 2026 Masters?

Rory McIlroy holds a six-shot lead entering the weekend, the largest ever at Augusta National after 36 holes.

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AUGUSTA, Ga. -- Rory McIlroy is making history at Augusta National Golf Club, pulling away from the rest of the field after 36 holes at the 2026 Masters. Still, he will begin Moving Day paired with the same man with whom he was tied after 18 holes, Sam Burns.

The duo will conclude Saturday's third-round tee times at 2:50 p.m. ET as McIlroy aims to become the fourth man to win the Masters in consecutive years, joining Tiger Woods (2001-02), Nick Faldo (1989-90) and Jack Nicklaus (1965-66). In order to do so, he will need to hold on to a six-shot lead, the largest ever at Augusta National entering the weekend.

The chase pack is highlighted by some of McIlroy's contemporaries and friends. Justin Rose, a three-time runner-up with whom Rory battled in a one-hole playoff to win his green jacket in 2025, will play alongside 2018 Masters champion Patrick Reed in the penultimate tee time at 2:39 p.m. Best friend Shane Lowry, plus Englishmen Tommy Fleetwood and Tyrrell Hatton, are in the next two pairings with Wyndham Clark, who had one of the best rounds of Friday's morning wave.

Though some significant names like Bryson DeChambeau have missed the cut, the Masters leaderboard is nevertheless phenomenal entering the weekend. Check out the full list of third-round tee times and pairings for the 90th Masters below, and don't forget to dive into the 2026 Masters TV schedule and coverage guide so you know exactly when and how to watch throughout the week.

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