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Cameron Young Blazes Past Field with Eight Birdies in Masters Round 3, Climbing Leaderboard with Dominant -7 Performance

Masters Tournament · Round 3 · Apr 12, 2026 · 15min

Total

+7.9

OTT

APP

ATG

+0.4

PUTT

+1.6

Cameron Young delivered a masterclass at Augusta National in Round 3 of the Masters, carding an impressive 65 (-7) highlighted by eight birdies and one eagle. Young's aggressive approach generated an estimated 7.9 strokes gained, positioning him prominently on the leaderboard. Despite a brief setback at 15, Young's precision iron play and clutch putting across the back nine showcased championship-level execution.

HOLE 3Par 4 · 350 yds · Flowering PeachBirdie

DriverShot 1

SG: +0.37

280 ydsRemaining: 70 yds

Safe drive left of center leaves short approach. Strategic positioning for birdie opportunity.

Pitching WedgeShot 2

SG: +0.47

68 ydsRemaining: 8 ft

Crisp wedge shot to 8 feet below the hole. Perfect setup for opening birdie.

PutterShot 3

SG: +0.21

8 ydsRemaining: 0 ft

Confident putt drops for birdie. Strong start to exceptional round.

Hole SG Total:+1.1

HOLE 4Par 3 · 240 yds · Flowering Crab AppleBirdie

6 IronShot 1

SG: +0.77

158 ydsRemaining: 12 ft

Precise 6-iron into Par 3 finds green close to pin. Excellent approach execution.

PutterShot 2

SG: +0.41

12 ydsRemaining: 0 ft

Makes 12-foot birdie putt with authority. SG +1.18 drives momentum.

Hole SG Total:+1.2

HOLE 7Par 4 · 450 yds · PampasBirdie

3 WoodShot 1

SG: +0.42

245 ydsRemaining: 205 yds

Aggressive 3-wood finds fairway left of center. Sets up scoring opportunity.

5 IronShot 2

SG: +0.54

195 ydsRemaining: 10 ft

Strong 5-iron to 10 feet sets up birdie. Third consecutive birdie of round.

PutterShot 3

SG: +0.24

10 ydsRemaining: 0 ft

Makes birdie putt to extend hot streak. Young firing on all cylinders.

Hole SG Total:+1.2

HOLE 8Par 5 · 570 yds · Yellow JasmineBirdie

DriverShot 1

SG: +0.17

288 ydsRemaining: 282 yds

Powerful drive down fairway on Par 5. Positions for potential eagle assault.

3 WoodShot 2

SG: +0.24

245 ydsRemaining: 37 yds

3-wood advances ball aggressively. Short chip shot remains for birdie.

Pitching WedgeShot 3

SG: +0.14

35 ydsRemaining: 14 ft

Wedge chip stops 14 feet away. Birdie putt on Par 5 incoming.

PutterShot 4

SG: +0.14

14 ydsRemaining: 0 ft

Makes birdie on Par 5. Fourth birdie of round maintains hot hand through front nine.

Hole SG Total:+0.7

HOLE 10Par 4 · 495 yds · CamelliaBirdie

DriverShot 1

SG: +0.45

295 ydsRemaining: 200 yds

Drive to fairway center on long Par 4. Leaves 200 yards for approach.

6 IronShot 2

SG: +0.59

190 ydsRemaining: 10 ft

6-iron to 10 feet below cup. Excellent precision under pressure.

PutterShot 3

SG: +0.26

10 ydsRemaining: 0 ft

Birdie putt falls. Back nine momentum builds with fifth birdie.

Hole SG Total:+1.3

HOLE 13Par 5 · 510 yds · AzaleaBirdie

DriverShot 1

SG: +0.14

275 ydsRemaining: 235 yds

Conservative drive on Par 5. Sets up scoring position for approach.

3 WoodShot 2

SG: +0.19

220 ydsRemaining: 15 yds

3-wood advances aggressively. Short chip shot to green remains.

Pitching WedgeShot 3

SG: +0.11

14 ydsRemaining: 6 ft

Chip shot to 6 feet. Tap-in birdie opportunity on Par 5.

PutterShot 4

SG: +0.11

6 ydsRemaining: 0 ft

Makes birdie to extend streak. Sixth birdie of round keeps scoreboard hot.

Hole SG Total:+0.6

HOLE 14Par 4 · 440 yds · Chinese FirBirdie

DriverShot 1

SG: +0.42

290 ydsRemaining: 150 yds

Drive to left of center on Par 4. Leaves short approach shot.

7 IronShot 2

SG: +0.54

145 ydsRemaining: 11 ft

Precise 7-iron to 11 feet. Another birdie opportunity creates itself.

PutterShot 3

SG: +0.24

11 ydsRemaining: 0 ft

Makes birdie putt with confidence. Seventh birdie showcases dominance.

Hole SG Total:+1.2

HOLE 15Par 5 · 530 yds · FirethornBogey

DriverShot 1

SG: -0.41

280 ydsRemaining: 250 yds

Drive finds left side cautiously. Avoids water hazard but leaves long approach.

4 WoodShot 2

SG: -0.34

225 ydsRemaining: 25 yds

Aggressive 4-wood over water. Leaves 25 yards to green.

Pitching WedgeShot 3

SG: -0.28

23 ydsRemaining: 28 ft

Wedge shot flies long. 28 feet downhill putt for par.

PutterShot 4

SG: -0.21

28 ydsRemaining: 8 ft

Lag putt leaves difficult 8-footer for par. Uncharacteristic miss.

PutterShot 5

SG: -0.14

8 ydsRemaining: 0 ft

Misses 8-footer for par. Only bogey of round. Costly SG -1.38 loss.

Hole SG Total:-1.4

HOLE 16Par 3 · 170 yds · RedbudBirdie

7 IronShot 1

SG: +0.68

168 ydsRemaining: 4 ft

Precise 7-iron to 4 feet on short Par 3. Textbook execution.

PutterShot 2

SG: +0.37

4 ydsRemaining: 0 ft

Makes birdie putt to bounce back immediately. Eighth birdie of round.

Hole SG Total:+1.1

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