Cameron Young Rolls in 27-Foot Birdie to Share Masters Lead on Moving Day

Cameron Young delivered a moment of brilliance at the 2026 Masters on Saturday, sinking a 27-foot birdie putt on the 16th hole to vault into a share of the lead heading into the final round at Augusta National.

The shot, described in early reports as nothing short of miraculous, showcased the kind of short-game wizardry that has long been a hallmark of Young's otherwise underappreciated all-around game. The American, who has yet to claim a major championship despite consistently finding himself in contention, drained the long-range putt with poise on one of the most demanding finishing stretches in golf.

Moving Day at the Masters delivered everything the tournament has come to expect. With the leaders hitting the back nine in pursuit of positioning for Sunday's final round, Young's clutch putt injected fresh drama into a leaderboard that had already been tightly packed.

Young has been a fixture near the top of major leaderboards without quite breaking through. His runner-up finish at the 2022 PGA Championship remains his best major result, though he has been knocking on the door at Augusta before, finishing T3 in 2023. Sunday offers another opportunity to shed the label of best player without a major.

The 2026 Masters final round promises to be a shootout, with Young now in prime position to claim the green jacket. His 16th-hole heroics gave the crowds something to believe in, and his composure under pressure will be tested once more before the week is done.