Rory McIlroy is dominating at the Masters, building a record six-shot lead after the second round with a 65, including six birdies in his last seven holes. The defending champion expressed relief at feeling nervous on the first tee, stating a lack of nerves would have been concerning.
McIlroy intends to maintain his aggressive play, planning to “keep my foot on the gas” as he focuses on securing a rare back-to-back win at Augusta. He recently reeled off three consecutive birdies in challenging conditions.
Last year, McIlroy needed a playoff for his first Masters victory. This year, competitors are struggling to keep pace. Justin Rose, last year’s runner-up, will need to improve his game to challenge McIlroy’s lead.