US EditionRory McIlroy catches fire, gets back into contention at the Masters
- Rory McIlroy shot a second-round 66 at the Masters on Friday, reviving his hopes to win and complete a career Grand Slam.
- McIlroy needed a strong showing after struggling in the first round with two double bogeys, hindering his position.
- McIlroy surged back into contention with impressive approach shots, birdies at the 10th and 15th, and an eagle at the 13th.
- After his round, McIlroy stated he felt proud of his resilience following the difficult finish from the previous night.
- McIlroy's improved performance positioned him at six under par, one shot behind Bryson DeChambeau, with Justin Rose leading at eight under.
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Rory roars back in round 2 of Masters, Rose still leads
Rory McIlroy shot a 6-under 66 in the second round of the Masters to get back into contention. He now trails leader Justin Rose by two shots. McIlroy rebounded from a tough stretch Thursday, where he had double-bogies on the 15th and 17th holes. Others in contention heading into the weekend include Shane Lowrey, Tyrrell Hatton and defending champion Scottie Scheffler. Full Story Nearly written off after a collapse during the final four holes of …
Golf-McIlroy rebounds at Masters to keep Grand Slam hopes alive
By Frank Pingue AUGUSTA, Georgia (Reuters) -Rory McIlroy breathed new life into his bid to complete the career Grand Slam at this week’s Masters with a stunning trip through Augusta National’s famed Amen Corner on Friday that left his opening-round stumble a distant memory. McIlroy had arrived at the year’s first major in top form and a favourite to complete the set of golf’s four majors on his 11th attempt, but he cut a dejected figure after a …
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