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Rory McIlroy shot a bogey-free 67 to stay five behind co-leaders Maverick McNealy and Alex Smalley at Aronimink, as a tightly bunched 36-hole leaderboard and tough pin positions set up a wide-open PGA Championship for anyone who makes the cut.
CBS Sports outlines the 2026 PGA Championship odds at Aronimink, led by Scottie Scheffler at +480 with Rory McIlroy (+950) and Cameron Young (+1200) among top contenders; SportsLine's predictive model, credited with nailing 17 majors, expects Scheffler to chase back-to-back PGA titles, notes McIlroy's major-form edge, and highlights Aronimink's fast greens while flagging Young as a longer shot.
Rory McIlroy defended his Masters title at Augusta, finishing 12-under 276 to win by one stroke over Scottie Scheffler and becoming only the fourth player to win back-to-back Masters titles (the first since Tiger Woods in 2001–02); the victory also gives him his sixth major, tying Nick Faldo for the most by a European in the modern era.
Rory McIlroy won his second consecutive Masters, closing with a bogey on the final hole to edge Scottie Scheffler by one stroke and join Nicklaus, Faldo and Woods as the only players to win Augusta back-to-back.
With Rory McIlroy carrying a six-shot lead into Masters weekend, Saturday’s third round is framed as the pivotal moment that could reshape the leaderboard and push him toward a historic two-peat, as players chase a potential comeback and Augusta’s famously dramatic pressure.
Rory McIlroy shot 65 to reach 12-under and open a six-shot lead at the Masters halfway point, setting a new 36-hole record as a crowded chase develops behind him with Patrick Reed, Sam Burns, Justin Rose, Shane Lowry and Tyrrell Hatton among the contenders; the day also brought storylines around Koepka, DeChambeau and Li Haotong as the field fights for position ahead of the weekend.
Scottie Scheffler, Rory McIlroy and Bryson DeChambeau headline a star-studded Masters field at Augusta National as players take part in practice rounds ahead of the tournament.
Rory McIlroy says Jon Rahm rejected a generous peace offering from Europe, calling it a shame for the European team as tensions surrounding major events like the Ryder Cup linger.
A comedian employed to warm up the crowd at the Ryder Cup apologized and stepped down after leading a foul-mouthed chant targeting Rory McIlroy, which contributed to a toxic atmosphere that required police intervention; McIlroy responded with professionalism, winning his matches despite the hostile environment.
Scottie Scheffler is the favorite (+550) to win the 2025 Open Championship at Royal Portrush, with Rory McIlroy (+750) as the second favorite. Other top contenders include Jon Rahm and Bryson DeChambeau, with various betting options available for scores, margins, and specific outcomes.