Cameron Young has shocked everyone at Augusta National. Starting off with a 1-over 73, Young pulled off an incredible comeback on Moving Day. When asked about his strategy, he said he likes to keep it simple.

Young is currently near the top at 10-under par in the final round. He closed an eight-shot deficit to McIlroy after shooting a 7-under 65.

Reflecting on his strategy, he said: “I think, if you're playing that well, it's a really nice opportunity to make it as easy as you can. There's no reason to take any unnecessary risk when, if you're hitting it well, you're going to have opportunities."

His approach centered on consistency and avoiding unnecessary risks.

He added: “If you hit it to 20 feet all day, you're going to make a couple. If you're aiming 20 feet, 25 feet all day, you're going to hit a couple closer than you mean to.”

After winning THE PLAYERS Championship, Young would like to join its former winners, McIlroy and Scheffler, who went on to win The Masters in the same year. By avoiding unnecessary risks, Young built strong momentum as the rounds unfolded.

“I probably made one or two more than I was owed today with a chip-in, and the mistake on 13, I ended up making birdie there. Yeah, it's just one of those times, if you're hitting it well, make it easy on yourself,” Young said.

As McIlroy struggled through Amen Corner in the third round, Young recorded eight birdies and just one bogey to draw level with the defending champion.

He said he focused on creating opportunities while staying aware the course can bite, adding that an easy par is never bad and strong play will lead to birdies.

As players head into the final round, Young will hope to keep things simple, preferably with an early lead.

Young’s Masters History Puts Current Run in Perspective

This is not Cameron Young’s first time contending at Augusta National. On his Masters debut, Cameron Young finished tied for third, immediately establishing himself as a serious threat on this course.

While he has not yet broken through for a win at Augusta, that debut showed his game translates well to the course’s demands.

His current position near the top of the leaderboard is less of a surprise and more a continuation of the level he has already proven he can reach at The Masters.

With that foundation, Young’s latest charge reflects not a sudden breakout, but a return to form on a stage where he has already delivered.

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Written by

Avishek Sarkar

Edited by

Pulkit Prabhav