The Masters leaderboard is a key component of any golf fan’s experience at Augusta National. As players make birdies, eagles, and unfortunate double-bogeys, their scores fluctuate, directly impacting how they rank on the leaderboard. The constant ebb and flow of the rankings keeps fans engaged and adds an extra layer of excitement to the tournament.
The 2025 Masters was a thriller to the very end with Rory McIlroy going head-to-head with Justin Rose for the green jacket. The Northern Irishman started off with a birdie, eagle, and par on the first five holes to take an early lead. McIlroy held a four-stroke advantage over Rose through the middle of the day on Saturday and he was in a position to claim his fifth major title.
But then Rose fought back with a string of birdies to reclaim the lead on the back nine. He finished the round with a 4-under 66 to move within a stroke of McIlroy on the final hole. The pair played a playoff with both golfers shooting 3-under par, but it was McIlroy who claimed the green jacket at the end of the day.
As we continue to witness the greatness of Jordan Spieth, it’s interesting to see how he avoids looking at the scoreboard while playing the course. Spieth believes this is a strategy that can help him play his best. Interestingly, it also seems to be a strategy that works for some other champions.