Rory McIlroy is in the mix at the Masters after a second-round 66 at Augusta National. He made three birdies and an eagle on the back nine to climb within two shots of Justin Rose on a leaderboard filled with big names.

As Rory McIlroy looks to win The Masters for the first time ever, here's a look at how he fared in the tournament's second round on Friday.

McIlroy was stagnant on the first nine Friday but caught fire early on the second nine in Round 2 of the Masters.

McIlroy parred his next seven holes to turn in 1-under 35, 1 under for the tournament and eight off the lead. But McIlroy birdied the par-4 10th. A Rory McIlroy highlight on No. 10. He moves to two under par.

Rory McIlroy had a strong start to his opening round at the Masters. But after a horrific close to the first round, McIlroy clearly had no interest in talking about it to the media. Through 14 holes on Thursday,

Jack Nicklaus picked Rory McIlroy to win this week's Masters on Thursday after sharing advice with the world number two, and fellow honorary starters Gary Player and Tom Watson agreed."I think Rory McIlroy will win the Masters this year and I hope he does because it would give golf a great boost to have another winner of the Grand Slam,

Rory McIlroy looked unstoppable for most of his Thursday round at the Masters, but the 15th hole on Augusta National claimed another victim.

Maybe Rory McIlroy will want to talk about this performance. A day after brushing off media following a first-round implosion in the opening round of the Masters, the Northern Irishman climbed into the top three after firing off a bogey-free 66 in the second round at Augusta National.

If it is Thursday at Augusta National then it must be Justin Rose leading – and, alas, it must be Rory McIlroy falling short.

Several prominent players are threatening at the Masters, including world No. 1 Scottie Scheffler, the defending champion.

Justin Rose entered Friday with a three-shot lead on the field at the 2025 Masters but watched that advantage shrink to one as Bryson DeChambeau, Rory McIlroy and others hunted greens in Augusta, Ga.

Earlier in the first round, Fred Couples became the second-oldest man to shoot under par at the Masters - and only by a month from Tom Watson! At 65, the 1992 Masters winner turned back time majestically with this frankly ridiculous shot from 191 yards and finished one under par.

Justin Rose and Bryson DeChambeau make up the final pairing but there are numerous strong pairings for the third round of the Masters.

Justin Rose leads the Masters as he continues his quest for a maiden victory at the age of 44, while Rory McIlroy recovers to move two shots behind.

Round 2 of the 2025 Masters golf tournament is over. Justin Rose leads by a stroke over Bryson DeChambeau. Recap all the highlights from Friday.

LIV golfers have had no shortage of success at Augusta National, as seven of the 12 competitors are past champions at Augusta National. Last year, Bryson DeChambeau was a big part of the story throughout the week,

Canadian Corey Conners finds himself in contention at the Masters after two rounds. The Listowel, Ont., native shot a 2-under 70 for a share of third place on Friday, two shots back of leader Justin Rose.

Justin Rose clung to a one-stroke lead after firing a  one-under par 71 in Friday's second round of the 89th Masters, with reigning US Open champion Bryson DeChambeau and Rory McIlroy charging after him.