Rory McIlroy Leads 2026 Masters By Six Strokes After Two Rounds At Augusta

Rory McIlroy leads the 2026 Masters with a record 12-under par after two rounds.

“AUGUSTA — Rory McIlroy is halfway to a becoming a repeat champion at the Masters Tournament”

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He holds the largest 36-hole lead in tournament history at six strokes.

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McIlroy birdied six of the last seven holes on Friday.

He will tee off in the final pairing on Saturday at 2:50 p.m. ET alongside Sam Burns.

The cut came at four-over 148, with 54 players moving on to the weekend.

Notable names missing the cut include Bryson DeChambeau.

The third round will feature twosome pairings.

Kurt Kitayama and Alex Noren will open the round at 9:31 a.m. ET.

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The leaders tee off in the final groups.

The penultimate pairing includes Justin Rose and Patrick Reed at 2:39 p.m. ET.

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Justin Rose is tied for fourth at five-under.

Tommy Fleetwood and Shane Lowry are also at five-under.

Scottie Scheffler is tied for 24th at even par.

Debutants Reitan, Griffin and Gotterup made the cut.

The weather forecast calls for sunny and hot conditions.