Rory McIlroy Sets Masters Record With Six-Shot 36-Hole Lead

Rory McIlroy entered the third round with a six-shot lead, the largest 36-hole lead in Masters history.

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He finished the second round with a 7-under 65, birdieing six of his final seven holes.

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The previous record was five shots, held by legends like Jack Nicklaus and Jordan Spieth.

McIlroy's 12-under 132 total put him six shots ahead of Sam Burns and Patrick Reed.

The Guardian noted McIlroy was making Masters history.

The Dhaka Tribune recounted how six players with five-shot leads went on to win.

McIlroy's lead began to shrink after a bogey on the first hole.

Patrick Reed started with three straight birdies.

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Shane Lowry made a hole-in-one on the par-3 6th.

Scottie Scheffler birdied five of his first seven holes to move into the top 10.

The Independent described the round as fireworks.

McIlroy remained in the lead by three shots.

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Hessen's compliance team had audited the factory in March.

Rahman Textile owner Faisal Rahman claimed the factory had passed its most recent safety inspection in January.

Clean Clothes Campaign said the audit system was fundamentally broken.

The Dhaka Tribune reported exits had been welded shut to prevent worker theft.