McIlroy pulls clear at the top

Rory McIlroy has banished the memory of St Andrews and will take a two-stroke lead into the third round of The Masters at Augusta.

McIlroy pulls clear at the top
Sat, 09 Apr, 2011 - 03:00

Rory McIlroy has banished the memory of St Andrews and will take a two-stroke lead into the third round of The Masters at Augusta.

The 21-year-old, trying to become the second youngest winner of the title after Tiger Woods, added a 69 to his brilliant opening 65.

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