Trending Now - Rory Mcilroy's Humorous Prep for Masters After Record Lead

WHO:

Daily Mail Sports - Rory McIlroy is the defending champion of the Masters.

ESPN - Sam Burns and Patrick Reed are competitors in the Masters.

WHAT:

Daily Mail Sports - Rory McIlroy made six birdies in the final seven holes of his second round.

Daily Mail Sports - McIlroy finished the second round at 12-over-par.

ESPN - McIlroy finished with a score of 7-under 65 in the second round.

ESPN - McIlroy's lead is six shots, the largest ever at the Masters after 36 holes.

WHERE:

Daily Mail Sports - The event is taking place at Augusta National Golf Club.

WHEN:

ESPN - The second round of the Masters occurred on Friday, April 10th, 2026.

HOW:

ESPN - McIlroy achieved his record lead by closing with six birdies over his last seven holes.

(UPDATED April 11, 2026 01:22 UTC)

Rory McIlroy, the defending champion of the Masters, made headlines on Friday, by finishing the second round with an impressive score of 7-under 65 at Augusta National Golf Club. He closed strong, making six birdies in his final seven holes, which helped him establish a remarkable lead of six shots, the largest ever at the Masters after 36 holes. Competitors Sam Burns and Patrick Reed are also in the mix as the tournament continues.