2026 Masters — Best shots, moments and more from the second roundplayRory McIlroy birdies final four holes of Round 2 to take commanding lead (1:14)Rory McIlroy goes on a heater, birdieing the final four holes of Round 2 to take a six-shot overall lead. (1:14)ESPN staffApr 10, 2026, 06:40 PM ETMultiple Authors
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The 90th edition of the Masters Tournament continues on Friday.
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Rory McIlroy started off his title defense admirably, posting a 5-under par on Thursday to tie with Sam Burns on top of the leaderboard. Xander Schauffele was a little farther down the leaderboard, posting a 2-under despite a tee shot of his landing in a spectator’s gift bag.
They’re all back in action on Friday as the tournament continues. Here are the top sights and sounds from the second round of the Masters.
Roars for Rory
Roars for Rory after a chip-in birdie on No. 17. #themasters pic.twitter.com/g7dWFVTIf4
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Burns finishes strong
Ending on a high note. Sam Burns birdies No. 18. #themasters pic.twitter.com/pcYsxtqaRW
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More birdies for Rory
Two birdies in a row for leader Rory McIlroy. #themasters pic.twitter.com/zO8QNwWnTC
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McIlroy, Fleetwood battling for the lead
Rory McIlroy recaptures the lead with a birdie on Golden Bell. #themasters pic.twitter.com/BIxuVc9FWG
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Crystal headed Fleetwood’s way after his second eagle of the day. #themasters pic.twitter.com/Vdqow2yBQF
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Reitan is locked in
Following four straight birdies, Norwegian Kristoffer Reitan bounces his tee shot off the flag on No. 16. #themasters pic.twitter.com/xNuMd7afFb
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Schauffele solid in the second half
Starting strong on the second nine. Xander Schauffele birdies No. 10. #themasters pic.twitter.com/wUXgUOidJ5
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Fleetwood moves up with an eagle
Eagle for Fleetwood. #themasters pic.twitter.com/S5s7uTf9mk
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Haotong Li surging late
Birdies on Nos. 13, 14, 15 and 16. Haotong Li reaches four under par. #themasters pic.twitter.com/MfFAPInvJE
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McIlroy’s on fire
Three birdies in a row. Rory McIlroy reaches eight under par. #themasters pic.twitter.com/mqavBb5eMw
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Rory’s serious about this title defense
Rory McIlroy. Solo leader. #themasters pic.twitter.com/hyraLs6Gwd
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Scottie records a birdie
Scottie Scheffler birdies Camellia to climb into the top 10. #themasters pic.twitter.com/DPi6WB7g6N
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Rose makes a run
A run of four birdies in five holes propels Justin Rose up the leader board. #themasters pic.twitter.com/VHgqjOBgFE
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Rose lands a birdie
Justin Rose birdies No. 10 to move to one off the lead. #themasters pic.twitter.com/ah5zkMetnO
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Brooks goes for broke
An aggressive approach results in a birdie on No. 2 for Brooks Koepka. #themasters pic.twitter.com/IxUmUSxd3n
— The Masters (@TheMasters) April 10, 2026
Spieth wishes Augusta a good morning
Quite the start. Jordan Spieth opens his second round with a birdie. #themasters pic.twitter.com/9wh1DU830r
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Clark starts strong in the second round
Three in a row for Wyndham Clark. #themasters pic.twitter.com/lh3BQBJfaT
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