Masters 2026 Live: Tiger Woods Makes Historic Charge On Moving Day

Tiger Woods electrified Augusta National on Saturday, shooting a 6-under 66 to surge into contention at the 2026 Masters. The 50-year-old golf legend, playing on a special exemption, sits just three shots off the lead heading into Sunday's final round. ESPN's live coverage saw record viewership as Woods birdied four of his final six holes.

The Masters is trending today as Woods chases his sixth green jacket, which would break Jack Nicklaus's record for oldest champion (46 in 1986). Social media erupted when Woods drained a 40-foot birdie putt on the 16th, with #Tiger trending nationwide. Tournament officials expect unprecedented crowds for Sunday's finale.

Current leader Scottie Scheffler (12-under) will play alongside Woods in the penultimate pairing at 2:45 PM ET. Defending champion Rory McIlroy sits two strokes back after a third-round 68. CBS takes over live coverage Sunday at 1 PM ET, with early streaming available on Paramount+ and Masters.com.

Augusta National chairman Fred Ridley confirmed the club will allow limited spectator movement between holes to accommodate demand. Secondary ticket prices have surpassed $5,000 for Sunday badges. Georgia State Patrol is deploying additional units to manage traffic around the course.

Woods' performance marks an extraordinary comeback after his 2021 car crash nearly ended his career. His last Masters win came in 2019. "The roars today took me back," Woods told reporters. "But there's still work to do." Meteorological reports show a 30% chance of afternoon thunderstorms that could delay the dramatic finish.