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Rory McIlroy issues Masters challenge to Patrick Reed

McIlroy can complete the career Grand Slam with a victory at the Masters on Sunday.
Credit: Patrick Smith
Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland reacts to a putt on the 18th green during the third round of the 2018 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 7, 2018 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

Rory McIlroy wasn't worried watching Patrick Reed sinking birdies and firing off two eagles on the back nine.

In fact, McIlroy threw down a challenge.

"All the pressure's on him tomorrow. He went to Augusta State, he’s got a lot of support here ... I’m hoping to come in and spoil the party," McIlroy said during an interview with CBS after the round.

McIlroy can complete the career Grand Slam with a victory at the Masters on Sunday. He said Saturday he's learned a lot since 2011, the last time he was in the final group on Sunday at Augusta National.

In 2011, he held a four-shot lead after 54 holes. He bogeyed No. 1 to start his round Sunday then fell apart — including a disastrous triple bogey on No. 10 — to shoot 80.

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