McIlroy on Fire, Day Fights Back at Masters

0:00It's April 10th, Sydney News, today starts now, AI-powered and ready. I'm Cory with the story. Rory McAroy is on fire at the Masters, grabbing a big lead after the second round with a scorching 12 under par. He's the defending champ chasing back-to-back wins, something not done since Tiger Woods two decades ago. Aussie Jason Day hung tough early but slipped to four under, tying for seventh after a tough bogey on 18. Day cruised with a solid front nine at two under, but bogeys and miss birdies kept him from pulling ahead. Behind him, Patrick Reed and McAroy dodged trouble in the pines while Tommy Fleetwood equaled 15 to jump past day. Reed and Sam Burns had tied for second at six under with Fleetwood, Justin Rose, and Shane Lowry one back at five under. McAroy sealed his move with six birdies and seven holes, including a slick chip in on 17. Aussie's took hits too. Adam Scott doubled 18 but made the cut at two over, unlike Men Wu Lee and Cameron Smith.

1:02Lee bond to 11 over with a rough back nine, calling it a weird flop, despite strong prep. Smith mixed birdies and boles to end seven over. Leaders gear up for a weekend showdown, but McAroy's hot streak has him eyeing history while day fights decline back in the mix.