

Rory McIlroy leads the Masters Tournament by six shots after a 7-under 65 in the second round, marking the largest lead heading into Saturday in the event's history. He aims to maintain this advantage in the third round.
The 90th edition of the Masters Tournament continues Saturday, with Rory McIlroy dominating like never before.
The 2025 champion's title defense could not have gone better Friday. He closed the second round with a 7-under 65, putting him six shots ahead of the field heading into the third round. That's the largest lead any golfer has taken into the Masters on Saturday.
Can McIlroy maintain his hot start Saturday? Here are the top sights and sounds from the third round of the Masters.

From 227 yards to eight feet. Eagle for Chris Gotterup on No. 2. #themasters pic.twitter.com/Kz4zrADtSQ
— The Masters (@TheMasters) April 11, 2026
Sepp Straka's approach into No. 10 dances around the hole, leading to a birdie. #themasters pic.twitter.com/ixgL3njnvA
— The Masters (@TheMasters) April 11, 2026
Scottie Scheffler's aggressive approach into No. 2 sets up an eagle. #themasters pic.twitter.com/riWJ4KB0FK
— The Masters (@TheMasters) April 11, 2026
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Rory McIlroy holds a six-shot lead going into the third round of the Masters Tournament.
Rory McIlroy closed the second round with a score of 7-under 65.





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