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Rory McIlroy, of Northern Ireland, reacts after his eagle on the eighth hole during the third round at the Masters golf tournament Saturday, April 7, 2018, in Augusta, Ga. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Rory McIlroy, of Northern Ireland, reacts after his eagle on the eighth hole during the third round at the Masters golf tournament Saturday, April 7, 2018, in Augusta, Ga. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)David J. Phillip/Associated Press

Rory McIlroy Chips in Absurd Shot for Eagle at 8th Hole of 2018 Masters

Alec Nathan
Apr 7, 2018

Rory McIlroy made a major charge on the front nine Saturday at the Masters in Augusta, Georgia, and a stellar chip-in at No. 8 capped his surge.

After opening his third round with birdies on No. 3, No. 4 and No. 6, the Irishman chipped in for eagle at the par-five eighth to move to nine under for the tournament:

McIlroy, who entered the day at four under, is now hot on the heels of leader Patrick Reed as he eyes the career Grand Slam.

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