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Rory McIlroy is posting historic numbers at Augusta for the 2026 Masters and the golf star is spilling his secrets for major success.
McIlroy’s seven-under par second round at the first golf major of the year completely deflated the rest of the star-studded field in Georgia. Meanwhile, the defending Masters champion heads into the weekend with a great chance at winning a second consecutive green jacket.
MORE: Rory McIlroy makes history after 36 holes at 2026 Masters
However, McIlroy is spilling his secret strategy that is clearly propelling his golf game to new heights. It even included the 36 year old taking trips from his home in Florida to Augusta prior to the tournament.
“I honestly just don’t like the three tournaments leading up to this event,” McIlroy said after Round 2. “I’d rather come up here … I did a couple of days where I dropped Poppy to school, flew up here, played, landed back home and had dinner with her or had dinner with Erica.”
While unconventional, McIlroy’s special access to Augusta as a past champion and member of the club makes for a massive advantage heading into one of the toughest tournaments of the PGA Tour calendar.
In fact, McIlroy’s dominance through two rounds puts the Northern Irishman on pace to do something no player has accomplished in decades.
The reigning champion aims to repeat at Augusta, which would be the first time since 2002 when Tiger Woods won back-to-back titles. Woods’ five Masters wins is second-most in tournament history behind Jack Nicklaus.
MORE: Jason Kelce’s Augusta golf cameo sparks major Masters backlash
Meanwhile, McIlroy’s lead heading into Saturday’s third round marks the largest 36-hole advantage a player has ever held in Masters history. That speaks volumes to how dialed in the superstar is throughout the opening two days of action.
Rory McIlroy putts on the 18th green during the 2026 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club. Mandatory Credit: Katie Goodale-Imagn Images
On Friday, McIlroy closed out his final seven holes with six birdies, including a massive chip-in on hole 17 to extend his lead to five shots.
The tournament field fell one more shot back after his final birdie on hole 18, capping off one of the best individual rounds in Masters history. Golf legends Nick Price and Greg Norman hold the Masters mark for lowest round at the tournament with respective nine-under par scores in 1986 and 1996, respectively.
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McIlroy’s seven-under par second round at the first golf major of the year completely deflated the rest of the star-studded field in Georgia. Meanwhile, the defending Masters champion heads into the weekend with a great chance at winning a second consecutive green jacket.
MORE: Rory McIlroy makes history after 36 holes at 2026 Masters
However, McIlroy is spilling his secret strategy that is clearly propelling his golf game to new heights. It even included the 36 year old taking trips from his home in Florida to Augusta prior to the tournament.
“I honestly just don’t like the three tournaments leading up to this event,” McIlroy said after Round 2. “I’d rather come up here … I did a couple of days where I dropped Poppy to school, flew up here, played, landed back home and had dinner with her or had dinner with Erica.”
While unconventional, McIlroy’s special access to Augusta as a past champion and member of the club makes for a massive advantage heading into one of the toughest tournaments of the PGA Tour calendar.
McIlroy aims to make Masters history
In fact, McIlroy’s dominance through two rounds puts the Northern Irishman on pace to do something no player has accomplished in decades.
The reigning champion aims to repeat at Augusta, which would be the first time since 2002 when Tiger Woods won back-to-back titles. Woods’ five Masters wins is second-most in tournament history behind Jack Nicklaus.
MORE: Jason Kelce’s Augusta golf cameo sparks major Masters backlash
Meanwhile, McIlroy’s lead heading into Saturday’s third round marks the largest 36-hole advantage a player has ever held in Masters history. That speaks volumes to how dialed in the superstar is throughout the opening two days of action.
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Rory McIlroy putts on the 18th green during the 2026 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club. Mandatory Credit: Katie Goodale-Imagn Images
On Friday, McIlroy closed out his final seven holes with six birdies, including a massive chip-in on hole 17 to extend his lead to five shots.
The tournament field fell one more shot back after his final birdie on hole 18, capping off one of the best individual rounds in Masters history. Golf legends Nick Price and Greg Norman hold the Masters mark for lowest round at the tournament with respective nine-under par scores in 1986 and 1996, respectively.
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