2026 Masters: Best shots, moments and more from the second round - ESPN

The 90th edition of the Masters Tournament continued on Friday.

Rory McIlroy started off his title defense admirably, posting a 5-under par on Thursday and following it up with a 65 on Friday to take a six-shot lead into the third round.

Sam Burns and Patrick Reed are tied for second.

Here are the top sights and sounds from the second round of the Masters.

McIlroy caps off his Friday with a birdie on No. 18. <a href=«https://twitter.com/hashtag/themasters?src=hash&ref_src=» https:>#themasters

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Roars for Rory after a chip-in birdie on No. 17. <a href=«https://twitter.com/hashtag/themasters?src=hash&ref_src=» https:>#themasters

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Ending on a high note. Sam Burns birdies No. 18. <a href=«https://twitter.com/hashtag/themasters?src=hash&ref_src=» https:>#themasters

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Two birdies in a row for leader Rory McIlroy. <a href=«https://twitter.com/hashtag/themasters?src=hash&ref_src=» https:>#themasters

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Rory McIlroy recaptures the lead with a birdie on Golden Bell. <a href=«https://twitter.com/hashtag/themasters?src=hash&ref_src=» https:>#themasters

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Crystal headed Fleetwood's way after his second eagle of the day. <a href=«https://twitter.com/hashtag/themasters?src=hash&ref_src=» https:>#themasters

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Following four straight birdies, Norwegian Kristoffer Reitan bounces his tee shot off the flag on No. 16. <a href=«https://twitter.com/hashtag/themasters?src=hash&ref_src=» https:>#themasters

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Starting strong on the second nine. Xander Schauffele birdies No. 10. <a href=«https://twitter.com/hashtag/themasters?src=hash&ref_src=» https:>#themasters

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