Rory McIlroy reveals his game plan for the weekend after building a six-stroke lead at The Masters
Rory McIlroy holds the largest-ever 36-hole lead at The Masters. He birdied six of the last seven holes to conclude a historic second round, moving six shots clear going into the weekend.
Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images Rory McIlroy holds the largest-ever 36-hole lead at The Masters. He birdied six of the last seven holes to conclude a historic second round, moving six shots clear going into the weekend. McIlroy is 12-under par and appears to be unbeatable.
But if we know anything about this golf tournament, it’s that no lead is safe. Jordan Spieth blew a six-stroke lead on the back nine in 2016, so there is plenty of time for McIlroy to give this advantage away. Especially considering his record at majors, where he has been known to throw away leads.
Look at the 2024 US Open, or even last year’s Masters, as prime examples of that. With this in mind, McIlroy was asked about his mindset going into the weekend. Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images Rory McIlroy to ‘keep swinging’ over the weekend at The Masters McIlroy said that if he’s learned anything from majors in the past, it’s that a lead isn’t safe until it’s over the line.
The reigning champion is wary of what might happen behind him. He said, “I just want to go out and play two good rounds again. Obviously, this golf course has certain characteristics that guys can get on runs, guys can make eagles, you hear roars all over the golf course.