Molinari on top at Masters

Sunday, 14 April 2019 07:31

Reigning Race to Dubai champion Francesco Molinari is on top of the leaderboard after three round at the Masters.

The Italian, who won last year's Open Championship, is two shots clear of Tony Finau and Tiger Woods.

Woods is looking to win his fifth Masters title and his 15th major.

Meanwhile, three-time major winner Brooks Koepka is three shots behind Molinari going into Sunday's final round.

Golf fans in the UAE can watch the Masters live on the tournament's official Facebook page.

With bad weather expected, tee times for the final round have been brought forward.

Molinari, Finau and Woods get their final round underway on Sunday at 5:20 pm UAE time.

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