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Rory McIlroy increased his lead to five strokes at the 2026 Masters after chipping in from 85 feet for a birdie on the 17th hole.
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Rory McIlroy extends his lead to five as he chips in from 85 feet for another birdie at the 17th at the 2026 Masters in Augusta.
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Rory McIlroy's lead at the 2026 Masters increased to five strokes after his chip-in on the 17th hole.
Rory McIlroy chipped in from 85 feet on the 17th hole at the 2026 Masters.

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