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Rory McIlroy Takes Record-Breaking Masters Lead After Lighting up Augusta
McIlroy closed with four straight birdies and nine total to set the largest 36-hole lead in Masters history, officials said.
- Defending champion Rory McIlroy carded a 65 on Friday to reach 12-under at the 2026 Masters, establishing a six-stroke lead at Augusta National Golf Course. This marks the largest 36-hole lead in the tournament's 90-year history.
- McIlroy closed his second round with four consecutive birdies and nine total birdies on the day despite hitting just 46 percent of fairways. His preparation included extra practice sessions at Augusta National before the tournament began on April 9.
- "Keep swinging hard at it even if you're not hitting fairways," McIlroy said, describing his mantra. Playing partner Cameron Young, who shot a 67 and trails by eight, noted, "That's what it takes to be beating the field by six."
- McIlroy emphasized focusing on his own game to stay in his "own little world" during the weekend rounds, aiming to avoid checking the massive leaderboards. His strategy centers on maintaining mental discipline amid the historic lead.
- Sam Burns and Patrick Reed trail the defending champion by six strokes heading into the weekend at Augusta National. CBS and Paramount+ will broadcast the third and fourth rounds as the field attempts to close the gap.
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