Juddering McIlroy simply can't stop riding Masters rollercoaster

Juddering McIlroy simply can't stop riding Masters rollercoasterImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Rory McIlroy is aiming to become only the fourth man to win the Masters back-to-backByJonathan JurejkoBBC Sport golf reporterPublished9 minutes ago2 CommentsThe drama which Rory McIlroy has produced at the Masters over the years - the type that left his fans peeking through their fingers - is woven into the fabric of his story.When McIlroy moved into a record six-shot lead at the halfway point, it felt like this year's tournament was going to see a different chapter written, one about a rather sedate affair which demonstrated control rather than chaos.Many predicted a procession for the defending champion going into Saturday's third round. They should have known better.Northern Ireland's McIlroy saw his commanding lead evaporate in a dramatic day where he swung the door wide open to his rivals with a one-over par 73.On Sunday, he will go out for the final round level on 11 under with American Cameron Young. Buckle up."I knew today wouldn't be easy, the quality of the chasing pack is obvious," McIlroy said on Sky Sports."I would have wanted to be in a better position going into [Sunday, having] started out with a six-shot lead, but I've still got a great chance."I'm in the final group and that's where you want to be."Finally landing the Masters last year provided 36-year-old McIlroy with a sense of liberation.During his first two rounds, he played with the greater mental freedom which he predicted reaching his golfing Everest - finally conquering Augusta National to complete the career Grand Slam - would provide.The five-time major champion showed patience to take control of the leaderboard, even though he was not playing as well as the scoreboard suggested.The ability to recover from wayward driving was the key to McIlroy's success, staying calm in the pressure moments to play sensibly when req...