McIlroy sizzles to a record six-shot Masters lead
Rory McIlroy, of Northern Ireland, hits his tee shot on the third hole during the third round of the Masters golf tournament at the Augusta National Golf Club, Saturday, April 11, 2026, in Augusta, Ga.
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Rory McIlroy delivered one of the most incredible finishes in Major golf history with birdies on six of Friday’s last seven holes to seize a record six-stroke lead after 36 holes at the Masters.
Defying fast and firm conditions at Augusta National, McIlroy fired a seven-under-par 65 in the second round to stand on 12-under-par 132 at the midpoint of the year’s first major.
Published – April 12, 2026 01:33 am IST
