Summary
Jack Nicklaus, a legendary golfer, advised Rory McIlroy to avoid double bogeys at The Masters tournament. McIlroy heeded this advice and performed well in the first two rounds, leading the tournament with a 12-under par score.
Key Facts
- Jack Nicklaus has won 18 major championships and six Masters tournaments.
- Nicklaus advised Rory McIlroy to avoid double bogeys.
- McIlroy is trying to defend his Masters title, a rare achievement.
- In the first two rounds, McIlroy did not record any double bogeys.
- McIlroy scored a five-under par on Thursday and a seven-under par on Friday.
- McIlroy leads the tournament at 12-under par.
- He has a six-shot lead over competitors Sam Burns and Patrick Reed.
