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DARK SECRETS: Rory mcilroy takes masters lead with sparkling first nine saturday at augusta | Rare Historical Photos

Rory McIlroy surged into the lead on his first nine holes Saturday at the Masters. | Erick W. Rasco/Sports Illustrated

AUGUSTA — Rory McIlroy raced to the top of the leaderboard through the first nine holes on Saturday, becoming the first player in Masters history to make a score of 3 on each of the opening six holes.

McIlroy went birdie-eagle-birdie-par-birdie-par before finally make a par at the 7th hole. He was 5 under through the first five holes to move from two back of second-round leader Justin Rose to three in front.

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