Niall Lyons has three tips for the last round of the Master 2024 tournament.
US Masters
Thankfully we got a Masters Saturday to remember yesterday as the ebb and flow to this wonderful event was back with Scheffler somehow getting back on top despite not having anywhere near his best stuff.
For those wishing to take on Scheffler at the start of the week they would have been delighted if someone had told them he'd be 25th in approach play after three rounds.
Yet that's where is and he still sits atop the leaderboard with 18 to play. We haven't had this congested a leaderboard in the Masters in a while though and it feels like the usual set up for birdies here on Sundays could play into the hands of the chasers.
Tom Kim Lowest Round Score at 55/1
Tom Kim is out the back of the field here but with a fine final round scoring average could be the pick of the bunch from those with little to play for. Kim has a cracking attitude and that will help as he'll get the opportunity to take in his surroundings today with little pressure and have an enjoyable 18 hole walk alongside Denny McCarthy.
Despite many aspects of his game not firing this week he still ranks 20th in the field with his irons and should he manage to drive the ball a little better today then he could see some success.
Kim shot a final round 67 in last years Open Championship to finish 2nd, a final round 69 to finish 8th in the 2023 US Open and a final round 70 here last year to finish inside the top 20.
Granted he hasn't been in the same form these last few months, but during the past two years he ranks 9th in this field for final round scoring average and with the shackles off may just find some much needed form today.
0.75pt each-way T.Kim 55/1 Lowest final round score (1/4 5) Skybet
Min Woo Lee Lowest Round Score at 45/1
Remarkably with a broken finger Min Woo Lee has made the cut here and at 7 over his score is more than respectable. Beware the injured golfer many say, but that rings true down the years and with little expectations they can go often fly.
It happened to Tom Kim on a sprained ankle last year at Hoylake, and Min Woo can maybe come up with some magic today. It's hard to believe with his finger that he ranks 4th off the tee for the week but here we are and any improvement in his iron play could see him have a memorable final round here.
This is a day where lower scoring is expected and I certainly believe it is easier from mid pack as McIlroy has shown here down the year when out of contention.
The Irishman looks short in this market today though, as does the world number one so I'm happy to take them on with a few talented sorts down the field.
0.75pt each-way MW Lee Lowest final round score 45/1 (1/4 5) Skybet
Tyrrell Hatton Lowest Round Score at 40/1
With the top 12 and ties getting an invite to the Masters next year, for those out of the running in the outright they have plenty to play for, and in particular those guys who play on the LIV Tour. Niemann is a fair runner today for that reason but at bigger odds I prefer Tyrrell Hatton.
The Englishman has cut a frustrating figure at times this week, especially on the greens, but his irons have been decent and his touch around the greens superb.
I suspect this will be the lowest scoring day of the lot so he will probably need to get under par to finish inside that top 12.
That means a round of 4 under or better which in turn should be good enough to land a place in the lowest final round score.
Hatton will know a low round today is his best chance for a return here next year so it'd be no surprise to see him attack the pins today and get rewarded.
