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Final Round Showdown: 2025 Masters
Augusta National, USAMon Apr 14 2025
The 2025 Masters is shaping up to be a thrilling end. Two golfing giants will face off in the final round. Rory McIlroy is chasing the career grand slam for the eleventh time. He holds a two-shot lead going into Sunday. This is his first time leading after 54 holes at Augusta National since 2011. That year, he had a tough time. McIlroy will compete against Bryson DeChambeau. DeChambeau has had his struggles at the Masters. But he beat McIlroy in the final round of last year's U. S. Open.
McIlroy has a lot on his mind. He wants to avenge his loss and make history. Both golfers are after the green jacket. Their matchup is expected to be intense. The final pairing will tee off at 2:30 p. m. ET.
Others are in the mix too. Corey Conners is four shots behind McIlroy. Patrick Reed and Ludvig Åberg are six shots back. They will need a great round to catch up. Conners and Reed will play just before the final pairing. Åberg will team up with Jason Day at 2:10 p. m. The reigning champion, Scottie Scheffler, is seven shots behind. He will play with Shane Lowry at 2 p. m. Scheffler hopes to pull off another Masters miracle.
Fans have plenty of ways to follow the action. CBS Sports offers a full TV schedule and coverage guide. Viewers can watch live leaderboards with analysis and highlights. The purse and prize money details are also available. This helps fans understand what's at stake beyond the green jacket.
Watching the 2025 Masters is easy. CBS Sports has extended coverage. The broadcast starts at 12 p. m. on Paramount+. It moves to CBS from 2 p. m. to 7 p. m. Masters Live will track the top players. It will focus on key holes and groups. Fans can stream it live on Paramount+, CBSSports. com, and the CBS Sports App.
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questions
What strategies could Corey Conners employ to close the four-shot gap and challenge for the lead?
Could there be any hidden factors influencing the final pairing's performance, such as course conditions or equipment?
Imagine if the green jacket had to be won in a sudden-death putt-off on the 18th hole, who would have the advantage?