It began with a dart -- a stretch that could ultimately redefine McIlroy's week and erase a horrendous 30-minute window Thursday evening where he carded two double bogeys that moved the 35-year-old from 4 under to even par, from flawless to flawed. From the first page of the leaderboard to among the masses on page Nos. 3.

Only two men have ever come from seven behind after 18 holes to win the Masters, Nick Faldo in 1990 and Tiger Woods in 2005.

We’re doing this again, aren’t we? We thought we had the weekend off from Rory McIlroy and his forever war, his clash between the legend he once embodied and the ghost of greatness he still chases, a battle that eclipses everything beyond those four major weeks that outweigh all others.

Justin Rose staked his claim atop the leaderboard with a first-round 65 as he threatened the course record at Augusta National. He enters today's round three strokes ahead of defending champ Scottie Scheffler,

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.

Rory McIlroy is catching fire on the second nine at Augusta National after making an incredible eagle out of the pine straw on the 13th hole.

Subscribe to The Athletic on an exclusive offer Here are the four designated featured groups for tomorrow’s second-round action at Augusta National, just announced by The Masters. You’ll be able to watch all 18 holes from these groups streaming live on masters.

It was another strong round in the Masters for England’s Justin Rose. He hopes Thursday’s performance leads to a whole lot more.

It's Round 1 of the 2025 Masters golf tournament. Follow for live score updates and highlights, plus how to watch on TV and streaming.

Here's how to watch the second round of the 2025 Masters Tournament on Friday from Augusta National, including time, TV coverage, free livestream and schedule today.

Scottie Scheffler entered the week as the betting favorite, and the top-ranked golfer in the world cruised to a casual bogey-free 68 in his opening round. That put him just three shots off the lead. Scheffler has three top-10 finishes so far this season on the PGA Tour,

Yahoo Sports senior writer Jay Busbee checks in from Augusta after the first round - which included the Englishman’s hot start, Rory McIlroy & Bryson DeChambeau trying to stay in contention and one amateur taking a bathroom break in Rae’s Creek.