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Rory McIlroy takes six-shot lead at halfway point of Masters
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Rory McIlroy, the defending champion, carded a seven-under 65 in the second round to surge to 12-under par, opening a six-shot lead through 36 holes at the 2026 Masters. Sam Burns and Patrick Reed sit tied for second at six under, with Justin Rose, Shane Lowry and Tommy Fleetwood one stroke further back. The lead marks the largest at the 36-hole mark in tournament history.
Phil Mickelson announced Thursday that he will skip next week's Masters tournament and remain sidelined for an extended period due to a personal health matter involving his family. The 55-year-old six-time major champion, a fixture at Augusta National since 1991, joins Tiger Woods among prominent absentees. Mickelson shared the news on Instagram, expressing respect for the event.
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Rory McIlroy discussed how advice from Phil Mickelson helped him secure victory at the Masters last April, completing his career Grand Slam. In a virtual press conference ahead of the 2026 Champions Dinner, McIlroy highlighted the key to success at Augusta National.