Rory McIlroy leads by 6 shots to set 36-hole record at Masters
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Key Points:
- Rory McIlroy shot a 7-under 65 on Friday at the Masters, including six birdies over the last seven holes, giving him a record six-shot lead after 36 holes at Augusta National.
- McIlroy's 12-under 132 score sets a new Masters 36-hole lead record, surpassing previous six-shot leads held by six players, most of whom went on to win the tournament.
- Patrick Reed and Sam Burns are tied for second place, six shots behind McIlroy, with Reed bogeying the final hole and Burns finishing strong with two birdies.
- McIlroy aims to become the fourth player to win back-to-back Masters titles, joining legends Nicklaus, Faldo, and Woods, after overcoming past Masters disappointments.
- The course conditions improved with warmer, drier weather and more generous pin placements, leading to lower scores overall, though notable players like Bryson DeChambeau missed the cut.
