The Masters: Rory McIlroy in Grand Slam hunt as Justin Rose leads Bryson DeChambeau at Augusta National

11 April 2025, 14:45 | Updated: 12 April 2025, 13:35

Rory McIlroy charged back into Grand Slam contention after a stunning bogey-free second round lifted him within two strokes of halfway leader Justin Rose at The Masters.

McIlroy, searching for a first major title since 2014 and needing victory at Augusta National to become just the sixth player to complete the career Grand Slam, bounced back from a frustrating finish to his opening day to fire a six-under 66 on Friday morning.

The world No 2 carded a stunning eagle at the par-five 13th alongside four birdies to post the lowest round of the day, lifting him to six under, as Rose held onto top spot after mixing four birdies with three bogeys in a second-round 71.

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