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And as he looked up at a familiar name at the top of the white leaderboards dotting the venerable layout, he came to a stark revelation.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"css-qrllub\">\n<div class=\"css-1kvgtbr\">\n<p style=\"font-family:var(--font-suisse-intl), &quot;Suisse Intl&quot;, &quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:1.7rem;line-height:2.6rem;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:0rem;position:relative\"><span>\u201cBy the way, Rory (McIlroy) may never lose this thing again after last year,\u201d Couples told caddie Mark Chaney on the 12<\/span><span>th<\/span><span> hole Thursday.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"css-qrllub\">\n<div class=\"css-1kvgtbr\">\n<p style=\"font-family:var(--font-suisse-intl), &quot;Suisse Intl&quot;, &quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:1.7rem;line-height:2.6rem;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:0rem;position:relative\"><span>It\u2019s a take that will eventually prove incorrect, but perhaps not anytime soon. The defending champ is back in a big way, having put aside the pomp and circumstance of his return down Magnolia Lane in order to focus on what would be an historic back-to-back performance.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<style data-emotion=\"css 1jb9yme\"><![CDATA[.css-1jb9yme{display:-webkit-box;display:-webkit-flex;display:-ms-flexbox;display:flex;height:300px;width:100%;-webkit-box-pack:center;-ms-flex-pack:center;-webkit-justify-content:center;justify-content:center;margin-top:2rem;margin-bottom:2rem;}@media screen and (min-width: 768px){.css-1jb9yme{height:300px;}}@media screen and (min-width: 1024px){.css-1jb9yme{height:290px;}}]]><\/style>\n<div class=\"css-1jb9yme\">\n<style data-emotion=\"css for2mm\"><![CDATA[.css-for2mm{display:-webkit-box;display:-webkit-flex;display:-ms-flexbox;display:flex;-webkit-align-items:center;-webkit-box-align:center;-ms-flex-align:center;align-items:center;-webkit-box-pack:center;-ms-flex-pack:center;-webkit-justify-content:center;justify-content:center;-webkit-flex-shrink:0;-ms-flex-negative:0;flex-shrink:0;-webkit-box-flex:0;-webkit-flex-grow:0;-ms-flex-positive:0;flex-grow:0;width:300px;height:300px;}@media screen and (min-width: 768px){.css-for2mm{width:300px;height:300px;}}@media screen and (min-width: 1024px){.css-for2mm{width:290px;height:290px;}}]]><\/style>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"css-qrllub\">\n<div class=\"css-1kvgtbr\">\n<p style=\"font-family:var(--font-suisse-intl), &quot;Suisse Intl&quot;, &quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:1.7rem;line-height:2.6rem;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:0rem;position:relative\"><span>After an idyllic close to his second round, he\u2019s got one arm (back) in the jacket.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"css-qrllub\">\n<div class=\"css-1kvgtbr\">\n<p style=\"font-family:var(--font-suisse-intl), &quot;Suisse Intl&quot;, &quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:1.7rem;line-height:2.6rem;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:0rem;position:relative\"><span>McIlroy got away with a few loose swings in the opening round, shooting a 5-under 67 that, by his estimation, deserved to be three shots worse. But the score was the score, and it gave him a share of the lead.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"css-qrllub\">\n<div class=\"css-1kvgtbr\">\n<p style=\"font-family:var(--font-suisse-intl), &quot;Suisse Intl&quot;, &quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:1.7rem;line-height:2.6rem;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:0rem;position:relative\"><span>There were no such loose ends on Friday afternoon, as McIlroy took control of the tournament with some creativity during a pivotal golden hour \u2013 making birdies on Nos. 13 and 15 after errant drives into the trees, then bringing the patrons to their feet with a chip-in birdie from across the green on No. 17 to steal another one and take a commanding lead.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"css-qrllub\">\n<div class=\"css-1kvgtbr\">\n<p style=\"font-family:var(--font-suisse-intl), &quot;Suisse Intl&quot;, &quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:1.7rem;line-height:2.6rem;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:0rem;position:relative\"><span>\u201cI\u2019ve certainly had times where I felt like in the zone or in that flow state or whatever you want to call it,&#8221; McIlroy said. &#8220;Maybe this afternoon was one of those times. I would say maybe not in the zone, but I definitely found a sense of flow those last few holes.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"css-qrllub\">\n<div class=\"css-1kvgtbr\">\n<p style=\"font-family:var(--font-suisse-intl), &quot;Suisse Intl&quot;, &quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:1.7rem;line-height:2.6rem;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:0rem;position:relative\"><span>The largest 36-hole lead in Masters history entering this week was five shots. It had been done six times before, most recently by Scottie Scheffler in 2022, and only once \u2013 Harry Cooper way back in 1936 \u2013 did the leader not go on to win.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"css-qrllub\">\n<div class=\"css-1kvgtbr\">\n<p style=\"font-family:var(--font-suisse-intl), &quot;Suisse Intl&quot;, &quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:1.7rem;line-height:2.6rem;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:0rem;position:relative\"><span>McIlroy\u2019s closing birdie, a downhill 6-footer to close out his round with four straight circles, polished off a 7-under 65 and sent him into the weekend at 12 under. It also bumped his lead to six shots, etching his name into another page of the Augusta National record books.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"css-qrllub\">\n<div class=\"css-1kvgtbr\">\n<p style=\"font-family:var(--font-suisse-intl), &quot;Suisse Intl&quot;, &quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:1.7rem;line-height:2.6rem;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:0rem;position:relative\"><span>This place that had taken so much from him for so long now appears eager to repay its debts in short order, as McIlroy sits halfway to another Masters victory as he looks to become just the fourth back-to-back champion and first since Tiger Woods in 2001-02.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"css-qrllub\">\n<div class=\"css-1kvgtbr\">\n<p style=\"font-family:var(--font-suisse-intl), &quot;Suisse Intl&quot;, &quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:1.7rem;line-height:2.6rem;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:0rem;position:relative\"><span>\u201cI\u2019ve built up a nice cushion at this point,\u201d McIlroy said. \u201cI guess my mindset is just trying to keep playing well and keeping my foot on the gas.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"css-qrllub\">\n<div class=\"css-1kvgtbr\">\n<p style=\"font-family:var(--font-suisse-intl), &quot;Suisse Intl&quot;, &quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:1.7rem;line-height:2.6rem;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:0rem;position:relative\"><span>Granted, it won\u2019t be easy. Augusta National can vaporize a lead in a moment\u2019s notice, a fact of which McIlroy is acutely aware from his 2011 collapse. Even last year, a five-shot cushion with eight holes to play <\/span><span><i>almost <\/i><\/span><span>wasn\u2019t enough.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"css-qrllub\">\n<div class=\"css-1kvgtbr\">\n<p style=\"font-family:var(--font-suisse-intl), &quot;Suisse Intl&quot;, &quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:1.7rem;line-height:2.6rem;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:0rem;position:relative\"><span>Patrick Reed, the man who beat him to the green jacket back in 2018, sits six shots back in a tie for second. One shot further adrift are a trio of McIlroy\u2019s decorated Ryder Cup teammates: <\/span><\/p>\n<style data-emotion=\"css vqpqpw\"><![CDATA[.css-vqpqpw{transition-property:var(--chakra-transition-property-common);transition-duration:var(--chakra-transition-duration-fast);transition-timing-function:var(--chakra-transition-easing-ease-out);cursor:pointer;outline:2px solid transparent;outline-offset:2px;color:#004c95;-webkit-text-decoration:underline!important;text-decoration:underline!important;-webkit-user-drag:none;}.css-vqpqpw:focus-visible,.css-vqpqpw[data-focus-visible]{box-shadow:var(--chakra-shadows-outline);}.css-vqpqpw:hover,.css-vqpqpw[data-hover]{color:#0084FF;}.css-vqpqpw:focus,.css-vqpqpw[data-focus]{border:1px solid #004c95;border-radius:0.4rem;}.css-vqpqpw:visited{color:#551A8B;}]]><\/style>\n<p><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"chakra-link css-vqpqpw\" role=\"link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pgatour.com\/article\/news\/latest\/2026\/04\/10\/justin-rose-shoots-69-in-contention-second-round-masters-2026-leaderboard-augusta-national-major\">Justin Rose<\/a><span>, Tommy Fleetwood and Shane Lowry, each eager to carve their own chapter of Augusta National lore. But there is no mistaking the fact that McIlroy is now in the driver\u2019s seat in his quest to retain the green jacket he so dearly acquired last year.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"css-qrllub\">\n<div class=\"css-1kvgtbr\">\n<p style=\"font-family:var(--font-suisse-intl), &quot;Suisse Intl&quot;, &quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:1.7rem;line-height:2.6rem;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:0rem;position:relative\"><span>\u201cI just want to go out and play two good rounds again,\u201d McIlroy said. \u201cObviously this golf course has certain characteristics that guys can get on runs, guys can make eagles. You hear roars all over the golf course. I think the next two days for me is really about focusing on myself.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"css-qrllub\">\n<div class=\"css-1kvgtbr\">\n<p style=\"font-family:var(--font-suisse-intl), &quot;Suisse Intl&quot;, &quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:1.7rem;line-height:2.6rem;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:0rem;position:relative\"><span>There is a clear freedom in McIlroy\u2019s comportment this week. He spent the first few days soaking in the benefits of being the defending champion \u2013 attending the Augusta National Women\u2019s Amateur on Saturday and the Drive, Chip and Putt competition on Sunday. He savored the host role at Tuesday\u2019s champions\u2019 dinner, telling reporters that he planned to switch gears on Wednesday and focus on the competition.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"css-qrllub\">\n<div class=\"css-1kvgtbr\">\n<p style=\"font-family:var(--font-suisse-intl), &quot;Suisse Intl&quot;, &quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:1.7rem;line-height:2.6rem;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:0rem;position:relative\"><span>Through 36 holes, it appears that simply a return to this hallowed property served as a salve for the questions surrounding his game in recent weeks. The sporadic form, <\/span><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"chakra-link css-vqpqpw\" role=\"link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pgatour.com\/article\/news\/latest\/2026\/03\/07\/rory-mcilroy-withdraws-from-arnold-palmer-invitational-presented-by-mastercard-before-round-3-due-to-back-injury\">the back injury that forced him to withdraw at Bay Hill<\/a><span>, are all distant memories. Rory McIlroy is in full flight at Augusta National, and it\u2019s a sight to behold.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"css-qrllub\">\n<div class=\"css-1kvgtbr\">\n<p style=\"font-family:var(--font-suisse-intl), &quot;Suisse Intl&quot;, &quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:1.7rem;line-height:2.6rem;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:0rem;position:relative\"><span>After missing the cut, Couples won\u2019t be a part of the tournament on the weekend. But he still spoke after his second round, and \u2013 hours before McIlroy distanced from the pack on the second nine \u2013 he doubled down on his original comments about the man that he\u2019ll see at champions\u2019 dinners for years to come.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"css-qrllub\">\n<div class=\"css-1kvgtbr\">\n<p style=\"font-family:var(--font-suisse-intl), &quot;Suisse Intl&quot;, &quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:1.7rem;line-height:2.6rem;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:0rem;position:relative\"><span>\u201cRory might win every year. I said that yesterday,\u201d Couples said. \u201cI mean, he really could win five more of these.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"css-qrllub\">\n<div class=\"css-1kvgtbr\">\n<p style=\"font-family:var(--font-suisse-intl), &quot;Suisse Intl&quot;, &quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:1.7rem;line-height:2.6rem;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:0rem;position:relative\"><span>At the very least, McIlroy appears to have green jacket No. 2 squarely in his sights.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<style data-emotion=\"css 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