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Rory McIlroy has a 6-shot lead entering the 3rd round of the Masters. Can anyone make it close?

Rory McIlroy has a 6-shot lead entering the 3rd round of the Masters. Can anyone make it close?

Rory McIlroy leads by a record six strokes after 36 holes at the Masters

Rory McIlroy pulls away with birdie binge and sets Masters record with 6-shot lead at halfway mark

Rory McIlroy pulls away with birdie binge and sets Masters record with 6-shot lead at halfway mark

Rory McIlroy is turning the Masters into a victory lap

Golf-McIlroy looks to build on six-shot Masters lead

Golf-McIlroy looks to build on six-shot Masters lead

By Rory Carroll AUGUSTA, Georgia, April 11 (Reuters) - Rory McIlroy will look to tighten his grip on the Green Jacket in Saturday's third round of the Masters after taking a commanding six-shot lead nL1N40T0EP into a sun-drenched Augusta National.

Justin Rose fades at the Masters, still joins Scheffler in the hunt behind leaders McIlroy and Burns

Justin Rose fades at the Masters, still joins Scheffler in the hunt behind leaders McIlroy and Burns

Justin Rose is back in contention at the Masters

Rory McIlroy pulls away with birdie binge and sets Masters record with 6-shot lead

Rory McIlroy pulls away with birdie binge and sets Masters record with 6-shot lead

Rory McIlroy is turning the Masters into a victory lap

McIlroy atop Masters leaderboard again, while DeChambeau and Rahm will have to fight to make the cut

McIlroy atop Masters leaderboard again, while DeChambeau and Rahm will have to fight to make the cut

Rory McIlroy and Sam Burns enter Friday’s second round tied for first at the Masters after opening with 5-under 67s at Augusta National

McIlroy has another reason to celebrate with his best Masters start in 15 years to share early lead

McIlroy has another reason to celebrate with his best Masters start in 15 years to share early lead

Rory McIlroy has been savoring his Masters win all week at Augusta National

Masters facts and figures from Friday's round

Masters facts and figures from Friday's round

A look at key points from Friday's second round at the Masters

Rory McIlroy opens Masters title defense with 67 after Jack Nicklaus touts his chances to repeat

Rory McIlroy opens Masters title defense with 67 after Jack Nicklaus touts his chances to repeat

As Rory McIlroy was warming up on the practice range, Jack Nicklaus was busy touting the Northern Irishman’s game saying he had a “very, very good chance” to repeat as Masters champion

Golf-Scheffler hunts McIlroy as Masters second round gets under way

Golf-Scheffler hunts McIlroy as Masters second round gets under way

By Rory Carroll AUGUSTA, Georgia, April 10 (Reuters) - The second round of the Masters began at Augusta National on Friday, with world number one Scottie Scheffler set to face chilly morning conditions while overnight co-leaders Rory McIlroy and Sam Burns will go out later when the sun is forecast

Rory McIlroy and Sam Burns Lead After Opening Round of Masters

Rory McIlroy and Sam Burns Lead After Opening Round of Masters

Rory McIlroy and Sam Burns Lead After Opening Round of Masters

Scheffler, McIlroy, DeChambeau lead star-studded field at Masters

Scheffler, McIlroy, DeChambeau lead star-studded field at Masters

Scottie Scheffler feels rested, Bryson DeChambeau confident, and Rory McIlroy pressure-free as they lead a star-studded field at the 90th Masters