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McIlroy seizes 36-hole record six-shot Masters lead with epic finish

McIlroy seizes 36-hole record six-shot Masters lead with epic finish

Rory McIlroy delivered one of the most incredible finishes in major golf history with birdies on six of Friday's last seven holes to seize a record six-stroke lead after 36 holes at the Masters. Defying fast and firm conditions at Augusta National, McIlroy fired a seven-under-

Frustrated Scheffler finds water hazards at Masters

Frustrated Scheffler finds water hazards at Masters

World number one Scottie Scheffler sank down the Masters leaderboard Friday, twice splashing into the water on a difficult day, but insisted he played much better than his score suggested. The four-time major champion, seeking his third Masters crown in five seasons, struggled to a two-over par 74

Playoff loss to McIlroy not motivating 'nearly man' Rose

Playoff loss to McIlroy not motivating 'nearly man' Rose

Justin Rose isn't taking extra motivation from his playoff loss to Rory McIlroy as the "nearly man" of Augusta National tries to capture a long-sought Masters title. The 45-year-old Englishman, a three-time Masters runner-up including last year's dramatic win

Hatton jumps into Masters hunt with stunning 66

Hatton jumps into Masters hunt with stunning 66

Tyrrell Hatton made a career-high seven birdies and reached every green in regulation to fire a six-under-par 66 and leap into contention after the second round of the Masters. The 34-year-old Englishman closed with a three-putt bogey, his lone bogey, to stand on four-

Firm Masters greens make life hard on golf's finest

Firm Masters greens make life hard on golf's finest

Augusta National's firm, fast greens played havoc with some of the world's top golfers in Thursday's first round of the 90th Masters. They are already talking about crusty conditions for the weekend and one of the hardest challenges in many years at the famed

Defending champ McIlroy shares Masters lead after back-nine birdie run

Defending champ McIlroy shares Masters lead after back-nine birdie run

Rory McIlroy reeled off three consecutive back-nine birdies to fire a five-under par 67 and seize a share of the lead in Thursday's opening round of the 90th Masters with top-ranked Scottie Scheffler three adrift. World number two McIlroy, trying to become only the fourth

'Scrappy' McIlroy leans on experience for share of Masters lead

'Scrappy' McIlroy leans on experience for share of Masters lead

Rory McIlroy only found five of 14 fairways in Thursday's first round of the Masters but still managed to grab a share of the lead with his best Augusta start since 2011. The 36-year-old from Northern Ireland fired a five-under par 67 to match American