Best shots, moments and more from the second round

The first golf major of the year continues Friday as the Masters enters its second round.

Rory McIlroy goes on a heater, birdieing the final four holes of Round 2 to take a six-shot overall lead. (1:14)

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

Rory McIlroy started off his title defense admirably, posting a 5-under par on Thursday and following it up with a 65 on Friday to take a six-shot lead into the third round.

Sam Burns and Patrick Reed are tied for second.

Here are the top sights and sounds from the second round of the Masters.

Rory finishes with a birdie

McIlroy caps off his Friday with a birdie on No. 18. #themasters pic.twitter.com/Bw5z5uOmr5— The Masters (@TheMasters) April 10, 2026

McIlroy caps off his Friday with a birdie on No. 18. #themasters pic.twitter.com/Bw5z5uOmr5

Roars for Rory after a chip-in birdie on No. 17. #themasters pic.twitter.com/g7dWFVTIf4— The Masters (@TheMasters) April 10, 2026

Roars for Rory after a chip-in birdie on No. 17. #themasters pic.twitter.com/g7dWFVTIf4

Ending on a high note. Sam Burns birdies No. 18. #themasters pic.twitter.com/pcYsxtqaRW— The Masters (@TheMasters) April 10, 2026

Ending on a high note. Sam Burns birdies No. 18. #themasters pic.twitter.com/pcYsxtqaRW

Two birdies in a row for leader Rory McIlroy. #themasters pic.twitter.com/zO8QNwWnTC— The Masters (@TheMasters) April 10, 2026

Two birdies in a row for leader Rory McIlroy. #themasters pic.twitter.com/zO8QNwWnTC

McIlroy, Fleetwood battling for the lead

Rory McIlroy recaptures the lead with a birdie on Golden Bell. #themasters pic.twitter.com/BIxuVc9FWG— The Masters (@TheMasters) April 10, 2026

Rory McIlroy recaptures the lead with a birdie on Golden Bell. #themasters pic.twitter.com/BIxuVc9FWG

Crystal headed Fleetwood's way after his second eagle of the day. #themasters pic.twitter.com/Vdqow2yBQF— The Masters (@TheMasters) April 10, 2026

Crystal headed Fleetwood's way after his second eagle of the day. #themasters pic.twitter.com/Vdqow2yBQF

Following four straight birdies, Norwegian Kristoffer Reitan bounces his tee shot off the flag on No. 16. #themasters pic.twitter.com/xNuMd7afFb— The Masters (@TheMasters) April 10, 2026

Following four straight birdies, Norwegian Kristoffer Reitan bounces his tee shot off the flag on No. 16. #themasters pic.twitter.com/xNuMd7afFb

Schauffele solid in the second half

Starting strong on the second nine. Xander Schauffele birdies No. 10. #themasters pic.twitter.com/wUXgUOidJ5— The Masters (@TheMasters) April 10, 2026

Starting strong on the second nine. Xander Schauffele birdies No. 10. #themasters pic.twitter.com/wUXgUOidJ5

Fleetwood moves up with an eagle

Eagle for Fleetwood. #themasters pic.twitter.com/S5s7uTf9mk— The Masters (@TheMasters) April 10, 2026

Eagle for Fleetwood. #themasters pic.twitter.com/S5s7uTf9mk

Birdies on Nos. 13, 14, 15 and 16. Haotong Li reaches four under par. #themasters pic.twitter.com/MfFAPInvJE— The Masters (@TheMasters) April 10, 2026

Birdies on Nos. 13, 14, 15 and 16. Haotong Li reaches four under par. #themasters pic.twitter.com/MfFAPInvJE

Three birdies in a row. Rory McIlroy reaches eight under par. #themasters pic.twitter.com/mqavBb5eMw— The Masters (@TheMasters) April 10, 2026

Three birdies in a row. Rory McIlroy reaches eight under par. #themasters pic.twitter.com/mqavBb5eMw

Rory's serious about this title defense

Rory McIlroy. Solo leader. #themasters pic.twitter.com/hyraLs6Gwd— The Masters (@TheMasters) April 10, 2026

Rory McIlroy. Solo leader. #themasters pic.twitter.com/hyraLs6Gwd

Scottie Scheffler birdies Camellia to climb into the top 10. #themasters pic.twitter.com/DPi6WB7g6N— The Masters (@TheMasters) April 10, 2026

Scottie Scheffler birdies Camellia to climb into the top 10. #themasters pic.twitter.com/DPi6WB7g6N

A run of four birdies in five holes propels Justin Rose up the leader board. #themasters pic.twitter.com/VHgqjOBgFE— The Masters (@TheMasters) April 10, 2026

A run of four birdies in five holes propels Justin Rose up the leader board. #themasters pic.twitter.com/VHgqjOBgFE

Justin Rose birdies No. 10 to move to one off the lead. #themasters pic.twitter.com/ah5zkMetnO— The Masters (@TheMasters) April 10, 2026

Justin Rose birdies No. 10 to move to one off the lead. #themasters pic.twitter.com/ah5zkMetnO

An aggressive approach results in a birdie on No. 2 for Brooks Koepka. #themasters pic.twitter.com/IxUmUSxd3n— The Masters (@TheMasters) April 10, 2026

An aggressive approach results in a birdie on No. 2 for Brooks Koepka. #themasters pic.twitter.com/IxUmUSxd3n