Cameron Young Acknowledges Rory McIlroy's Fan Favoritism Ahead of Masters Final Round
"It will still be lopsided" - Cameron Young expects little fan backing vs Rory McIlroy on Masters Sunday
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Cameron Young, tied for the lead with Rory McIlroy at the 2026 Masters, expressed awareness of McIlroy's strong fan support. Young noted that while he has gained some backing, he still feels the crowd favors the defending champion. The final round is set for April 12, with Young and McIlroy teeing off at 2:25 PM ET.
- 01Cameron Young is tied for the lead at the 2026 Masters with Rory McIlroy.
- 02Young acknowledges that McIlroy has more fan support.
- 03Young's performance improved significantly compared to last year's Masters.
- 04The final round will begin at 9:06 AM ET on April 12.
- 05Young and McIlroy will tee off together at 2:25 PM ET.
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Cameron Young, an American golfer, is currently tied for the lead at the 2026 Masters with defending champion Rory McIlroy. Young reflected on his growing fan support, stating, "I don’t get the sense of being a fan favourite," but noted that cheers for him have become louder over the past year. Despite this, he feels that McIlroy remains the favorite among fans. Young's performance has improved significantly this year; he missed the cut last year but has carded rounds of 73, 67, and 68, bringing him to 11-under overall. The final round is scheduled for April 12, starting at 9:06 AM ET, with Young and McIlroy teeing off together at 2:25 PM ET.
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