Augusta, GA
Rory McIlroy leads Masters by 6 after historic Friday run
AUGUSTA, GEORGIA – APRIL 10: Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland walks off the 18th green during the second round of the 2026 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 10, 2026 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images
AUGUSTA, Ga. – Rory McIlroy is making Masters history as he enters the third round on Saturday at Augusta National with a commanding six-shot lead.
McIlroy sets new 36-hole Masters record
What we know:
McIlroy secured the largest 36-hole lead in Masters history on Friday, finishing at 12-under 132.
He capped off a second-round 65 by birdieing six of his final seven holes, including a 30-yard chip-in on the 17th hole.
The previous record for a midway lead at Augusta was five shots, a mark held by golf legends like Jack Nicklaus (1975), Jordan Spieth (2015) and Scottie Scheffler (2022).
What we don’t know:
While McIlroy maintains a six-shot lead, it remains to be seen whether he can maintain this pace over the final 36 holes.
Chasers looking to close the gap
What’s next:
McIlroy will tee off for his third round at 2:50 p.m. ET Saturday paired with Sam Burns.
Burns and Patrick Reed sit tied for second on The Masters leader board at 6 under.
Justin Rose, Shane Lowry and Tommy Fleetwood are another stroke back at 5 under.
Chasers will need a low round to catch McIlroy, who is looking to become just the fourth player in history to win back-to-back green jackets.
DeChambeau misses cut after bunker trouble
Dig deeper:
While the leaders moved forward, one big name headed home early. Bryson DeChambeau missed the cut after finishing at 6-over par on Friday.
His exit was fueled by two triple bogeys—one on Thursday at the 11th hole and another on the 18th hole Friday.
In both instances, DeChambeau struggled to escape greenside bunkers, needing multiple shots to get out of the sand.
Leaderboard feels the heat of Rory’s run
By the numbers:
-12: Rory McIlroy’s total score, six shots clear of the field.
-6: Sam Burns and 2018 champion Patrick Reed are tied for second place.
-5: Justin Rose, Shane Lowry, and Tommy Fleetwood sit seven shots back.
132: McIlroy’s 36-hole total, which is one of the lowest in tournament history.
6: The number of players who previously held a five-shot lead after two rounds, including Scottie Scheffler in 2022.
How to watch the Masters
What you can do:
Where to watch (all times ET)
Streaming
- Masters.com + Masters app
- ESPN App
- Paramount+
- Amazon Prime Video
- DirecTV
- CBS Sports app / CBSSports.com
TV
- CBS (Rounds 3 & 4): 2–7 p.m. ET
Saturday & Sunday (rounds 3–4)
- Start time: 10 a.m.
- Paramount+: 12–2 p.m. (early coverage)
- CBS: 2–7 p.m.
SOURCES:
The Source: Information in this article comes The Masters and The Associated Press.
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – The Augusta Dream Center is seeing more families turn to its food pantry this summer as children lose access to school lunches.
Organizations like the Augusta Dream Center see a surge in families who relied on school lunches during the academic year, according to Hallie Kohan, assistant director.
“We see a lot more families that have young kids who are in need that simply don’t have those meals they are normally getting,” Kohan said. “We see an influx of families that come through.”
Demand is up, but the food supply is not keeping pace.
“Right now we are having some food distribution issues so while we are seeing an increase in families, we are seeing a decrease in the amount of food coming through our doors,” Kohan said.
The center is asking the community to host food drives or donate kid-friendly items such as mac and cheese and oatmeal.
Every Sunday the Dream Center opens its doors for a hot meal, serving as many as 120 people.
“Families can come in and get their hot meal. They sit down, it’s dignified, it’s a diner,” Kohan said. “It’s a welcoming experience for kids to come in and not feel like they are in need.”
No paperwork is required to receive help.
“Just because you think someone is in a great situation, in today’s economy you never know,” Kohan said. “It could be your neighbor, mom, or best friend.”
The Augusta Dream Center food pantry is open Tuesdays from 10 a.m. to noon and Thursdays from 5 to 6 p.m. Hot meals are served Sundays from 5 to 6 p.m.
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AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – Construction continues on the James Brown Linear Park in downtown Augusta, with ceiling tiles now installed inside the park structures.
The tiles feature designs showcasing the Godfather of Soul from different years in his career.
According to the city, the completed park will include an interactive water feature that will “dance” to Brown’s greatest hits. A statue of the music icon will return to a new stage at the park.
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AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – The city of Augusta is hosting an Independence Day event to celebrate America’s 250th birthday and the city’s 290th birthday.
Augusta is partnering with North Augusta for the event, telling the communities to meet at the river.
There will be food, music, crafts and more. Attendees are asked to bring their own lawn chairs.
The event starts at 5 p.m. with fireworks going off at 9:30 p.m. on July 4.
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