But to reach the Promised Land, he will have to overcome the Big American, who drained an impressive 48 -foot Birdie shot in 18 to maintain pressure on McRs and ensure that fan favorites would be combined in the championship on Sunday.
The tempting confrontation can be seen as an opportunity for Mcilroy to take revenge on his loss of departing his heart to Dechambeau at the US Open in Pinehurst last year, but Mcilroy prefers not to see it that way.
“I think the important thing is not to make it a rematch and stay in my own world,” said Mcilroy, who filmed six below 66 on Saturday and has 12 below the pair for the tournament.
Mcilroy seemed focused as he walked to the club after looking for the 18 pair, knowing that in 24 hours he could be sliding in a green jacket and finally ending an 11 -year hunt to beat all four Golf championships.
Dechambeau, who spent three of his last four holes in the third round 69, granted his delirious fans and smiled a big smile after his finals of the hole when the sun began to put on Augusta National.
“That’s what dreams are made there,” he said.
“Two behind, they couldn’t ask for anything else. Super excited about the challenge ahead.”
Mcilroy had a scorching start, going to Girds-Aguias on his way to becoming the first player to start a round at Masters with six consecutive, jumping night leader, Justin Rose, on a day offering primitive punctuation conditions.
After starting Rose’s Three Shots, McLicroy led for up to four kicks in front nine, but cooled on the bogeys curve at eight and 10.
He got up and went down to 13 to pass the bird to take the moment back and his growing approach in the pair of fifth place set up a one meter eagle shot and eighty he coldly converted to recover his four -shot advantage.
But Dechambeau did not disappear, piercing birds in 15 and 16 before his dramatic Putt in 18 to keep the US Open champion’s dream alive, twice about capturing a title of first masters.
While the focus on Sunday will be paired by McRs-Dechambeau, many other brands names are also looking for.
Canadian Corey Conners is four ago and third solo, while the former champion of Masters Patrick Reed and last year’s vice -champion, Ludvig Aberg, is tied fourth at six less.
Scottie Scheffler, number one in the world, is among the four players on the back, five below the pair, in what should be an exciting ending on Sunday.
