The Masters: Can Rory McIlroy defend title at Augusta?

Thursday 9 April 2026 06:56, UK

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Paul McGinley believes Rory McIlroy was fortunate with some of his shots on his front nine on day two of The Masters but praised his latter round as the Northern Irishman looks to close in on back-to-back Master titles.

McGinley analyses McIlroy's second round: 'Lucky' on front nine... unburdened on back

Rory McIlroy says he will be across the action for the Monte Carlo Masters semi-finals between Alexander Zverev vs Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz vs Valentin Vacherot as he relaxes before heading out for action on day three of the Masters.

Golf-tennis crossover! McIlroy across Monte Carlo action ahead of Masters day three

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McIlroy catapults ahead leaving Reed and Burns six back!

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Record halfway lead after NINE second round birdies! | Story of Rory's round

RORY MCILROY REACTION 11 APR

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'He can walk on water!' | All angles of McIlroy's incredible Masters hole out!

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DeChambeau misses cut after nightmare triple at the last!

RORY MCILROY AMEN CORNER 10 APR

'Redemption for Rory!' | McIlroy plays Amen Corner in two-under to retake solo Masters lead

TOMMY FLEETWOOD EAGLE AT 15TH 10 APR

Fleetwood pours in huge EAGLE putt to close in on Masters lead!

Rose makes charge after five birdies during his second round of The Masters

RORY MCILROY BOGEYS 10 APR

'What a terrible mistake!' | McIlroy makes two bogeys to drop back to field

RORY MCILROY AUGUSTA 10 APR

No letting up from McIlroy! Rory charges three clear at Augusta with three consecutive birdies!