McIlroy races into historic lead at The Masters

Rory McIlroy opened up a commanding six-shot lead at the halfway point after a scintillating back nine in his second round at the Masters in Augusta, while Shane Lowry is tied for third going into the weekend.

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Rose retains lead as McIlroy bounces back at The Master

Justin Rose continued his quest for a maiden Masters triumph at the age of 44 with a solid second round while Rory McIlroy raced back into contention at Augusta National. Veteran Englishman Rose, whose only previous major title came at the 2013 US Open, carded four birdies and three bogeys in a one-under 71 to set the clubhouse target at eight under. McIlroy hit a superb six-under 66 – the lowest round of the day – to move two behind his European Ryder Cup team-mate and alongside Canada’s Corey Conners.

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Scheffler ,Homa & DeChambeau share lead after second round – The Masters

American trio Scottie Scheffler, Bryson DeChambeau and Max Homa share the lead while Tiger Woods made a record 24th consecutive halfway cut at the Masters. Homa’s 71 was one of only eight under par rounds on a blustery day two at Augusta as he improved to six under. Round one leader DeChambeau shot a 73, while Scheffler scrambled a 72.

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Scheffler five clear as wind shakes up the pack on day 2 – The Masters

Scottie Scheffler takes a five stroke lead into the weekend at The Masters as windy conditions shook up the pack. Four players sit in second place including former champions Charl Schwartzel, Hideki Matsuyama, Ireland’s Shane Lowry and Sungjae Im.

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Rose one clear of chasing pack at The Masters

Justin Rose holds a one shot lead over the chasing pack heading into the weekend at The Masters with Will Zalatoris and Brian Harmon hot on his heels. Defending champion Dustin Johnson missed the cut as did Rory McIlroy and Lee Westwood.

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