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Rose favourite to claim his first Green Jacket

Ryder Cup hero tied with Garcia for Masters lead

Justin Rose hit a 67 in the third round at Augusta
Justin Rose hit a 67 in the third round at AugustaCredit: Getty Images

European Ryder Cup stars Justin Rose and Sergio Garcia will form the final group as the 2017 Masters reaches its climax on Sunday at Augusta.

The pair lead the field after three round on six-under-par after both enjoyed fruitful third rounds, with Rose shooting a five-under-par 67 and Garcia firing a 70.

Rose, who has a US Open under his belt, was generally available at 3-1 after completing his round to claim his first Green Jacket.

However, 2015 champion Jordan Spieth is 7-2 with Bet365 as he stands poised two shots off the pace following a fine 68.

Rickie Fowler, who is one shot behind teh leading duo, is 9-2 while Garcia is 5-1 to snatch his first Major.

Charley Hoffmann, who was one of four players to share the lead after the second round, would have finished level with Rose and Garcia had he not found the water on the short 16th which led to a double bogey.

That left him on four under par with Spieth and fellow American Ryan Moore.

There will be 16 players within six shots of the lead in what looks a wide-open tournament going into the last day.

Best prices: 3 Rose, 7-2 Spieth, 9-2 Fowler, 5 Garcia, 14 Scott, Moore, 22 Hoffman, 40 Schwartzel, McIlroy, 90 Pieters, 100 bar.

Don't miss Steve Palmer's betting advice for the final round, available from midday on Sunday

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