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Magical 90 minutes tightens McIlroy's grip on the Masters

Magical 90 minutes tightens McIlroy's grip on the Masters

Summary

Rory McIlroy has taken a six-shot lead in the Masters golf tournament after an impressive second round. The 36-year-old golfer from Northern Ireland aims to win back-to-back Masters titles without making any double bogeys so far at Augusta National Golf Club.

Key Facts

  • Rory McIlroy leads the Masters by six shots after two rounds.
  • He started his title defense with two consecutive rounds in the 60s.
  • McIlroy aims to win the Masters two years in a row.
  • He managed to avoid double bogeys in the first two rounds.
  • McIlroy made six birdies in the last seven holes of the second round.
  • American golfers Sam Burns and Patrick Reed are his nearest competitors.
  • McIlroy has completed the career Grand Slam, winning all four major golf championships.

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