Patrick Reed leads Masters but bullish Rory McIlroy closes the gap to three

• Reed sensationally hits eagles at the 13th and 15th
• Northern Irishman’s 65, seven under par, equals day’s best

If the golf even approaches the heights of the buildup, stand by for quite a show. Who said the Masters begins only on the Sunday back nine?

Eighteen months have passed since Patrick Reed and Rory McIlroy went toe-to-toe and blow-for-blow in an epic Ryder Cup tie. We ain’t seen nothing yet. This battle for a Green Jacket promises to be one for the ages, with Reed holding the ace card of starting Sunday three ahead. Fourteen under plays 11 under.

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