"Rory McIlroy atoned for two bogeys with eight birdies, shooting a seven-under-par 65 to improve on his stellar 67 in the opening round."
"These greens are going to be concrete... it's going to really matter hitting it in the fairway and the angles, and being patient."
"Tyrrell Hatton made a case for inclusion... played himself back into contention with a 66 on Friday, hitting all 18 greens in regulation."
"Justin Rose, who lost to McIlroy in a sudden-death playoff last year, is in a three-way tie for third."
Rory McIlroy showcased an impressive short-game performance, shooting a seven-under-par 65 to take a six-shot lead at the Masters. This lead is the largest ever after 36 holes in the tournament's history. McIlroy's round included eight birdies, overcoming two bogeys. Other players like Tyrrell Hatton and Patrick Reed also performed well, with Hatton hitting all 18 greens in regulation. The course conditions are expected to challenge players further as the tournament progresses.
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