Rory’s monster Masters lead sets new record
SEN • April 11th, 2026 12:00 pm

Rory McIlroy is on fire at Augusta, setting new Masters records.
The Northern Irishman is -12 after two rounds following a magnificent second round of 65 (-7) which has him six strokes clear of the field.
His six-shot lead is a Masters record after 36 holes.
His score of 12 under is the best by a defending champ, surpassing the previous record of -9 by Ian Woosnam in 1992.
McIlroy enters the third round six shots clear of Sam Burns and Patrick Reed who are tied in second on -6.
Shane Lowry is tied for fourth on -5 with Tommy Fleetwood and Justin Rose.

