Golfer Sets Masters Record For Lowest Score In Tournament History

Golfer Sets Masters Record For Lowest Score In Tournament History...

American golfer Jordan Spieth made history at the 2026 Masters Tournament on Saturday, shooting a record-breaking 62 in the third round at Augusta National. The 10-under-par performance surpassed the previous lowest score of 63, shared by Nick Price (1986) and Greg Norman (1996). Spieth's flawless round included eight birdies and an eagle, electrifying the Georgia crowds.

The 32-year-old Texan entered the weekend five strokes behind the leader but now holds a commanding four-shot advantage heading into Sunday's final round. Spieth, who won the Masters in 2015, told reporters: "Everything clicked today - the putts dropped, the drives found fairways. It's what you dream about at Augusta."

Golf analysts note the significance of breaking the scoring record at Augusta, considered the most challenging major course due to its undulating greens and treacherous pin placements. ESPN's Paul Azinger called it "perhaps the greatest single round in Masters history" during the network's broadcast.

The achievement is trending nationwide as sports fans debate whether Spieth can maintain his lead to claim a second green jacket. Tournament officials confirmed the record after verifying scorecards Saturday evening. Final round coverage begins Sunday at 2 PM ET on CBS.

Social media erupted with reactions from fellow PGA Tour players, including Justin Thomas who tweeted: "62 at Augusta? That's video game stuff. Unreal play by @JordanSpieth." Tiger Woods, playing in his first Masters since 2022, finished the day 12 strokes behind Spieth but praised the performance as "truly special."

Meteorologists predict ideal scoring conditions for Sunday's finale, with partly cloudy skies and light winds. Bookmakers immediately adjusted odds, making Spieth the heavy favorite at -300. A victory would mark his first major championship win since the 2017 Open at Royal Birkdale.

Augusta National chairman Fred Ridley acknowledged the historic moment: "We congratulate Jordan on this extraordinary accomplishment. Records are meant to be broken, but doing so here requires something truly exceptional." The tournament continues Sunday with Spieth teeing off in the final pairing at 2:50 PM ET.