ESPN.com · Apr 11, 2025
Rory McIlroy shoots a 6-under 66, climbs Masters leaderboard
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AUGUSTA, Ga. - Second-round leader Justin Rose was playing the 18th hole Friday afternoon at the Masters when the white analog Augusta National scoreboard caught the patrons attention.
"Rory's coming back on the board!"
As the sign reading "McIlroy" was inserted back into place, the red numbers that followed told the story: Rory McIlroy had eagled the par-5 13th hole after making birdies on the 2nd, 10th and 11th holes. He had started the round at even par following two shocking double bogeys in his last four holes during Thursday's round. Suddenly, he was 5-under and back in contention.