Rory McIlroy rallies to avoid trapdoor after 'colourful' pep talk at US Masters

James Sugrue shot 1-under 71 in the second round

Rory McIlroy watches his tee shot on the 15th hole. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Rory McIlroy has taken his fans on an unusual tour through the years of places rarely visited at Augusta National Golf Club. Unfortunately, his behind the scenes series needed an afternoon reprieve to get extended for the weekend.

McIroy awakened Friday morning hoping to make a move on Augusta’s back nine to get himself back into the legitimate mix during the lowest scoring opening round in Masters Tournament history, but unfortunately the Holywood man went the wrong way instead – shooting 39 with four bogeys and a birdie to complete his first-round 75.