Jordan Spieth, Rory McIlroy set for the final pairing

MARK SANDRITTER / SB NATION

Jordan Spieth and Rory McIlroy entered the 2016 Masters as arguably the two most compelling players in the field. Ranked No. 2 and No. 3 in the world, both had a lot on the line this week. Spieth headed to Augusta National attempting to defend his Masters title. McIlroy arrived once again gunning for his first green jacket, which would complete the career grand slam. The two head to the weekend in first and second place, and to the delight of golf fans they’ll be paired in the final pairing on Saturday.

The Spieth-McIlroy pairing is a dream scenario and a made-for-TV event. Both are fan favorites and are expected to battle head-to-head in majors for the next 20 years. They’ve dominated the golf landscape the last two years, winning a combined four major championships. While they’ve both had success, they haven’t had it at the same time. Instead, Saturday will be the first time the two are paired on the weekend in a major championship.