Rory McIlroy holds the overnight lead at the 2026 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia, as the second round gets underway on Saturday, April 11, 2026. McIlroy, who won the 2025 Masters to claim his first career major after years of near-misses, is now bidding to become the first back-to-back Masters champion in recent memory.
Scottie Scheffler, the world number one and 2022 and 2024 Masters champion, is among the leading chasers as the field resumes play. Justin Rose, the veteran English golfer and 2013 US Open champion, is also positioned within striking distance of the leader heading into the second round.
McIlroy took time to find his rhythm in the opening round but ultimately posted a score that placed him atop the leaderboard at Augusta National. The Northern Irishman, who famously ended his major drought at the 2025 Masters, will be looking to cement his legacy further with a second consecutive green jacket.
The second round is scheduled to continue throughout Saturday, with the cut expected to be made at the conclusion of play. Augusta National's challenging layout, including the famous Amen Corner, will once again test the world's best golfers as they compete for one of golf's most prestigious titles.
