Rory McIlroy blazes to historic third round lead at the Masters [Video]

As commentator Jim Nantz rightly stated during Saturday’s third-round coverage of the Masters from Augusta National, Rory McIlroy was playing “out of his mind” as he quickly jumped into sole possession of the lead and did not look back.The Northern Irishman wasted no time, shooting a birdie, an eagle and another birdie on the first three holes to squeeze past Ryder Cup teammate Justin Rose for the lead.Video above: Rory McIlroy at 2017 Masters The out-of-mind play from the 35-year-old did not cease there.McIlroy made Masters history by becoming the first golfer to ever begin his round by carding five consecutive threes, according to the PGA Tour.”It was such a great way to start, and you know, just to come out of the blocks like that, I think, as well, from finishing yesterday afternoon to teeing off today, it’s quite a long time,” McIlroy told reporters. “You know, there’s a …