Recording the Masters

Rory McIlroy leads Masters

Rory McIlroy sets record for largest 36-hole lead at the Masters

McIlroy’s fourth straight birdie to close out the best round of the week gave him a six-shot advantage, setting the Masters record for largest 36-hole lead.

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Rory McIlroy pulls away with birdie binge and sets Masters record with 6-shot lead at halfway mark

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Masters leaderboard: Rory McIlroy takes Masters-record 36-hole lead

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Rory McIlroy ties the lead after superb start to Masters defence

Rory McIlroy made a superb start to the defence of his Masters title as he sits tied for the lead after an opening round 67 at Augusta.

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Rory McIlroy leads by 6 shots to set 36-hole record at Masters

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Rory McIlroy surges to record Masters lead with 65 in Round 2

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Masters 2026 leaderboard, 2nd round live updates: Rory McIlroy takes historic lead

It’s the largest 36-hole lead in tournament history.

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Fans spot Rory McIlroy’s ‘incredible flex’ as Masters champion gets off to best possible start at Augusta

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Rory McIlroy makes history after 36 holes at 2026 Masters

2026 Masters: The tournament record players believe won't ever be broken

Of the many Masters Tournament records, four seem to be far out of reach. But which one do playeres and past champs believe will last the longest?

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Rory McIlroy is all alone through 36 holes, can anyone catch him?

One year after winning his first Masters, McIlroy has a record 6-shot lead and has 36 more holes to add to his lore.

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Couldn't have got a lot more out of it - Rory McIlroy pleased after first round

Defending champion Rory McIlroy basked in the warm Georgia sunshine and the glory of his return to Augusta to lay down a marker in his bid for rare back-to-back Masters wins with a share of the first-round lead.