Augusta, United States, April 11, 2026 (AFP) - Extra time at Augusta helps McIlroy make Masters magic

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2026-04-11

Rory McIlroy spent nine days over his three-week PGA Tour break making visits to Augusta National, practice that has helped him seize the greatest 36-hole lead in Masters history. The defending champion birdied six of the last seven holes in Friday's second round to grab a Masters record six-stroke edge after 36 holes. And the secret, it turns out, was coming to Augusta National to use the champions' locker room and enjoy the famed course. "I thi......

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