Golf: Spieth retains lead at US Masters as McIlroy falters

Sunday, 10 April 2016 07:40

Jordan Spieth holds a one-shot lead after the third round of the US Masters. Last year’s champion carded a one-over 73 in tough, windy conditions, to remain in the lead on 3-under par. Smylie Kaufman is Spieth's closest challenger, with Bernhard Langer and Hideki Matsuyama a further shot back. Speith says that, despite leading, he has mixed feelings…

Meanwhile, Rory McIlroy saw his challenge falter with a third round of 77. It leaves the world number three on two-over going into the final day. However, with gentler conditions forecast, McIlroy says he can be more aggressive in the last round…

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