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Record-breaking Rory McIlroy holds six-shot lead at halfway stage of Masters

McIlroy shot a 65 to go with Thursday’s 67 to post at 12 under, three shots better than any other defending champion had managed after two rounds.

The Independent UK

Rory McIlroy surges into six-shot Masters lead with stunning second-round flourish

Six birdies in final seven holes for the defending champion in his second round left Rory McIlroy in charge of the Masters at the halfway stage

The Guardian - UK

Catch me if you can: McIlroy takes charge at Masters

With six birdies in his last seven holes, defending champion Rory McIlroy has taken command of the 90th Masters at Augusta National.

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Wyndham Clark makes early move on second day of Masters

The former US Open champion began with three birdies in his first four holes to close to within two of overnight leaders Rory McIlroy and Sam Burns.

The Independent UK

Is This Rory McIlroy's Masters To Lose?

McIlroy was nowhere near his best on Thursday, yet the defending champion still managed to post five under to take a share of the lead

Golf Monthly

The Masters day two: Rory McIlroy bursts into six-shot lead – as it happened

Rory McIlroy produced a scintillating finish in round two to record a 7-under 65 and open up a huge lead at halfway

The Guardian - UK

The Masters LIVE: Rory McIlroy defends title to join golfing greats in dramatic finale

McIlroy joined Jack Nicklaus, Nick Faldo and Tiger Woods as a back-to-back winner at Augusta

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Rory McIlroy shares Masters lead after statement start to title defence

Defending champion tied with American Sam Burns after carding a five-under-par 67 in first round at Augusta

Evening Standard

This Masters Will Be Won By a Past Champion

AUGUSTA — Round 1 is in the books at the 90th Masters and familiar names are filling the first page of the leaderboard. Defending champion Rory McIlroy schemed

Sports Illustrated

Rory McIlroy Co-Leads After First Round Of Masters Title Defense As Notable Names Stumble

Rory McIlroy and Sam Burns lead, but some big names faltered in the first round at Augusta National

Golf Monthly

Good, Bad and Ugly Masters Round 1: A Disastrous Day for LIV Golf

Sixteen players posted red numbers Thursday—none of them call LIV Golf home. And the best players who haven’t won majors stepped up.

Sports Illustrated

The Masters 2026 third-round tee times and how to watch on TV

McIlroy starts round three with a six-shot lead as he eyes a second consecutive Masters crown

The Independent UK

Familiarity breeds success for surging Rory McIlroy on Masters opening day

The defending champion didn’t wilt when beginning his attempt to retain his Masters title and is co-leader overnight alongside Sam Burns at five-under

The Independent UK

The Masters 2026 Round Two Tee Times And Pairings

Defending champion Rory McIlroy goes out in the afternoon in round two of The Masters, while World No.1 Scottie Scheffler plays in the morning...

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The Guardian - UK

Rory McIlroy holds share of Masters lead after flying start to his title defence

The defending Masters champion shares lead with Sam Burns after an opening 67 at Augusta, while Jon Rahm and Bryson DeChambeau both struggled

Golf Monthly

Sam Burns WITB 2026: Featuring New Driver, Fairway Wood, Irons And Wedges

Take a look at what five-time PGA Tour winner and Ryder Cup star, Sam Burns, is using for the 2026 season

The Independent UK

Masters 2026 leaderboard, Round 1: McIlroy claims share of lead

Here’s who is leading the way after the first day of action...

The Independent UK

Rory McIlroy claims share of lead in hunt for back-to-back Masters victories

The Northern Irishman is seeking to become only the fourth man to retain the green jacket.

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The Independent UK

Rory McIlroy cheered by ‘great start’ as he seeks back-to-back Masters victories

The Northern Irishman is seeking to become only the fourth man to retain the green jacket

The Independent UK

Back-to-back birdies steady defending Masters champion Rory McIlroy

The Northern Irishman was level par through seven holes, only two shots off the lead.

AAP

'Thought I'd win': Min Woo Lee's Masters faux pas

Australian No.1 Min Woo Lee has learnt one valuable lesson from his disappointing 49th-place finish from last year's Masters.

Golf Monthly

The Masters Tee Times 2026: First And Second Round Pairings

Take a look at all of the first and second round pairings and timings for the 2026 Masters

Golf Monthly

Houston Open 2026 Tee Times: Rounds One And Two

Take a look at all the starting times and groups for the 2026 Texas Children's Houston Open...

Golf Monthly

The Players Championship Tee Times - Rounds One And Two

A world-class field will be in attendance at The Players Championship. Here are the tee times for the first two rounds

Golf Monthly

Arnold Palmer Invitational Tee Times: Rounds One And Two

Check out the full first and second round tee times for the Arnold Palmer Invitational, which includes a star-studded line-up at Bay Hill Club & Lodge

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