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McIlroy Shines at Augusta: Flawless -7 Round Dominates Masters Round 2

Masters Tournament · Round 2 · Apr 11, 2026 · 15min

Total

+7.9

OTT

+1.7

APP

+4.2

ATG

+0.3

PUTT

+1.7

Rory McIlroy delivers a masterclass at Augusta National, carding a stunning 65 (-7) in Round 2 of the Masters. With nine birdies and two eagles generating an estimated +7.9 SG Total, McIlroy demonstrates exceptional course management and precision shot-making on one of golf's most demanding layouts.
HOLE 2Par 5 · 575 yds · Pink DogwoodBirdie
1
2
3
4
DriverShot 1
SG: +0.17
295 ydsRemaining: 280 yds

Strategic drive splits the left dogleg. Excellent positioning for approach shot.

3 WoodShot 2
SG: +0.24
235 ydsRemaining: 45 yds

Powerful 3-wood leaves short approach. Positioned perfectly for a scoring opportunity.

Pitching WedgeShot 3
SG: +0.14
42 ydsRemaining: 3 yds

Delicate wedge approach stops 3 yards from pin. Confident birdie putt setup.

PutterShot 4
SG: +0.14
3 ydsRemaining: 0 yds

Smooth birdie putt. McIlroy executes flawlessly on Par 5s with +0.7 SG gain.

Hole SG Total:+0.7
HOLE 3Par 4 · 350 yds · Flowering PeachBirdie
1
2
3
DriverShot 1
SG: +0.37
290 ydsRemaining: 60 yds

Driver dominates short Par 4. McIlroy leaves just 60 yards to the pin.

Pitching WedgeShot 2
SG: +0.47
58 ydsRemaining: 2 yds

Precise wedge shot to 2 feet. Exceptional approach play yields easy birdie.

PutterShot 3
SG: +0.21
2 ydsRemaining: 0 yds

Confident birdie putt makes. +1.05 SG demonstrates McIlroy's dominance on Par 4s.

Hole SG Total:+1.1
HOLE 4Par 3 · 240 yds · Flowering Crab AppleBirdie
1
2
4 IronShot 1
SG: +0.77
238 ydsRemaining: 2 yds

4-iron to 240 yards finds green. Ball settles 2 feet from cup for eagle opportunity.

PutterShot 2
SG: +0.41
2 ydsRemaining: 0 yds

Makes eagle putt. +1.18 SG gain is McIlroy's finest Par 3 performance at Augusta.

Hole SG Total:+1.2
HOLE 5Par 4 · 495 yds · MagnoliaBogey
1
2
3
4
DriverShot 1
SG: -0.28
285 ydsRemaining: 210 yds

Errant tee shot finds right rough. Difficult approach angle limits scoring opportunity.

5 WoodShot 2
SG: -0.21
180 ydsRemaining: 30 yds

Conservative 5-wood from rough advances 180 yards. Leaves 30 yards for approach.

Pitching WedgeShot 3
SG: -0.14
28 ydsRemaining: 2 yds

Wedge to 2 feet, but subtle break catches McIlroy off guard on greens.

PutterShot 4
SG: -0.07
2 ydsRemaining: 0 yds

Misses crucial putt for par. -0.7 SG loss marks rare misstep in stellar round.

Hole SG Total:-0.7
HOLE 10Par 4 · 495 yds · CamelliaBogey
1
2
3
4
5
DriverShot 1
SG: -0.28
280 ydsRemaining: 215 yds

Conservative driver placement in center of fairway. Position over distance philosophy.

4 IronShot 2
SG: -0.21
195 ydsRemaining: 20 yds

4-iron long into back of green. McIlroy faces tricky chip down slope.

Pitching WedgeShot 3
SG: -0.14
20 ydsRemaining: 8 yds

Downslope chip travels too far. Ball settles 4 feet from pin.

PutterShot 4
SG: -0.07
4 ydsRemaining: 1 yd

Putt leaves difficult comeback. Momentum check on back nine.

PutterShot 5
SG: 0
1 ydsRemaining: 0 yds

Bogey at Camellia. -0.7 SG loss shows pressure of Amen Corner.

Hole SG Total:-0.7
HOLE 12Par 3 · 155 yds · Golden BellBirdie
1
2
9 IronShot 1
SG: +0.6
153 ydsRemaining: 2 yds

9-iron shot-making on 155 yards shows McIlroy's precision. 2 feet from pin.

PutterShot 2
SG: +0.32
2 ydsRemaining: 0 yds

Confident birdie putt. +0.92 SG gain recovers momentum after Camellia bogey.

Hole SG Total:+0.9
HOLE 13Par 5 · 510 yds · AzaleaBirdie
1
2
3
4
DriverShot 1
SG: +0.14
300 ydsRemaining: 210 yds

Aggressive drive clears creek. Excellent positioning for second shot approach.

3 WoodShot 2
SG: +0.19
190 ydsRemaining: 20 yds

3-wood advances 190 yards. 20 yards from pin for short approach.

Pitching WedgeShot 3
SG: +0.11
18 ydsRemaining: 3 yds

Wedge approach leaves 3 feet. High-percentage birdie look.

PutterShot 4
SG: +0.11
3 ydsRemaining: 0 yds

Makes birdie putt. +0.55 SG demonstrates strong Par 5 execution at Azalea.

Hole SG Total:+0.6
HOLE 15Par 5 · 530 yds · FirethornBirdie
1
2
3
4
DriverShot 1
SG: +0.15
305 ydsRemaining: 225 yds

Powerful drive gains 305 yards. McIlroy positions for eagle opportunity.

3 WoodShot 2
SG: +0.22
210 ydsRemaining: 15 yds

3-wood reaches within 15 yards of pin. Eagle in sight on Firethorn.

Pitching WedgeShot 3
SG: +0.12
13 ydsRemaining: 2 yds

Wedge approach to 2 feet. Birdie virtually assured.

PutterShot 4
SG: +0.12
2 ydsRemaining: 0 yds

Converts birdie putt. +0.62 SG solidifies McIlroy's strong back-nine finish.

Hole SG Total:+0.6
HOLE 16Par 3 · 170 yds · RedbudBirdie
1
2
6 IronShot 1
SG: +0.68
168 ydsRemaining: 2 yds

6-iron strikes pure. Ball lands 2 feet from pin on Redbud.

PutterShot 2
SG: +0.37
2 ydsRemaining: 0 yds

Makes eagle putt for birdie. +1.05 SG closes day with McIlroy's precision on display.

Hole SG Total:+1.1
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