Highlights and audio from the second round of the Masters

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

Rory McIlroy commenced his title defense effectively, achieving a score of 5-under par on Thursday, which placed him in a tie with Sam Burns at the top of the leaderboard. Xander Schauffele is positioned further down the leaderboard, finishing at 2-under, despite a tee shot that ended up in a spectator’s gift bag.

All players return to the course on Friday as the tournament progresses. Below are the key highlights and updates from the second round of the Masters.

Clark begins strong in the second round

Three in a row for Wyndham Clark. #themasters pic.twitter.com/lh3BQBJfaT

— The Masters (@TheMasters) April 10, 2026