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

No longer like a man carrying a Ming vase across a slippery floor, the 2025 winner uses attack as the best form of defence

Sam Burns and Rory McIlroy fired matching 67s through their first 18 holes of the 2026 Masters to share the first-round lead Thursday in Augusta, Ga.

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

With the pomp and celebration of his Masters victory finished, Rory McIlroy reminded everyone he is back at Augusta to win again.

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

Rory McIlroy opens up a six-shot lead at the Masters - a record after 36 holes - as he sharpens his focus on securing a rare back-to-back win.

The defending Masters champion skipped three PGA Tour events to practice at Augusta, where he has built up a ‘nice cushion’ with a six-shot lead

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Live Masters 2026 leaderboard and 3rd Round updates from moving day at Augusta. Tee times with Rory McIlroy up big.

McIlroy’s six-shot lead evaporated to Young’s 65, and Shane Lowry, Justin Rose and Scottie Scheffler are among nine within five shots of the leading pair

Rory McIlroy says he will have to play better on Sunday if he is to defend his Masters title after letting slip a six-shot lead at Augusta National.

Rory McIlroy hopes to benefit from a “free” state of mind on the final day of the Masters, despite the defending champion conceding he will have to improve markedly from round…

The Masters looks set to deliver an enthralling conclusion after a third-round stumble from defending champion Rory McIlroy opens the door to a star-studded chasing pack at…

The final round of the Masters is coming Sunday, and Rory McIlroy is most definitely still in the running.

Round 4 of the 2026 Masters features Rory McIlroy battling Cameron Young for his second green jacket Sunday at Augusta National Golf Club.

McIlroy saved a little drama for the end before taking his place in Augusta National history as only the fourth back-to-back champion.