US EditionCarefree McIlroy Strengthens Grip on Masters Title Defence
Hatton shot a 66 with seven birdies and no bogeys, while McIlroy and Rose also moved into contention at six-under and four-under.
- On Friday, defending champion Rory McIlroy seized the solo lead at the Masters, navigating firm and fast conditions during the second round at Augusta National.
- England's Tyrrell Hatton fired a 66 to move into contention, while Justin Rose, a former playoff loser to McIlroy, remained within striking distance of the lead.
- Hatton became only the third player in 30 years to hit all 18 greens in regulation, a rare feat that underscored his flawless execution and moved him squarely into contention.
- Rose described his mindset as "cruise control" after carding a 69, saying his past playoff loss to McIlroy had not affected his current tournament approach.
- Hatton expects Augusta National to play even tougher over the weekend as greens firm and quicken, though he remained optimistic after his strong second-round display.
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The Straits TimesCarefree McIlroy strengthens grip on Masters title defence
AUGUSTA, Georgia, April 10 : Rory McIlroy needed a playoff to win his first Masters last year. Twelve months later, nobody can get near the free-wheeling Northern Irishman.The defending champion fired a seven-under-par 65 on Friday — the lowest round of the week — to reach 12 under for the tournament and
Oskaloosa Herald
'On edge' as usual, Tyrrell Hatton shoots a 66 at Augusta National in the 2nd round of the Masters
Tyrell Hatton has proved you can succeed at Augusta National even if you’re wound a little tight. He shot a 6-under 66 on Friday, the lowest round of the Englishman’s Masters career. Hatton hit all 18 greens in regulation, becoming…
Belfast Live
Rory McIlroy moves clear to strengthen grip on defence of Masters title
The Northern Irishman produced the kind of flex associated with a career grand slam winner just as Ryder Cup team-mates Tyrrell Hatton and Justin Rose were closing out their rounds within a shot of the lead.
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