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Rory McIlroy plans to keep his focus after surging clear at Masters

Rory McIlroy plans to keep his focus after surging clear at Masters

Six birdies in his last seven holes saw the Irishman post a 65 and a 12-under-par total to lead the Masters by six.

Rory McIlroy moves clear to strengthen grip on defence of Masters title

Rory McIlroy moves clear to strengthen grip on defence of Masters title

McIlroy’s Ryder Cup team-mates Tyrrell Hatton and Justin Rose are also in contention.

Tyrrell Hatton’s transformation plays him into contention at the Masters

Tyrrell Hatton’s transformation plays him into contention at the Masters

Englishman Hatton admitted he was “headless” on the first day at Augusta.

Rory McIlroy claims share of lead in hunt for back-to-back Masters victories

Rory McIlroy claims share of lead in hunt for back-to-back Masters victories

Rory McIlroy shares the lead as his bid for back-to-back Masters starts strongly

Rory McIlroy shares the lead as his bid for back-to-back Masters starts strongly

Back-to-back birdies steady defending Masters champion Rory McIlroy

Back-to-back birdies steady defending Masters champion Rory McIlroy

Patrick Reed off to a flyer as Rory McIlroy begins Masters defence

Patrick Reed off to a flyer as Rory McIlroy begins Masters defence

Patrick Reed moves four shots clear of field at Dubai Desert Classic

Patrick Reed moves four shots clear of field at Dubai Desert Classic

Sat, 24 Jan, 2026

The American carded seven birdies and two bogeys in his 67 to reach 14 under par for the tournament at Emirates Golf Club.