McIlroy and Lowry make moves at Augusta after impressive second rounds

McIlroy was coasting along in relative neutral on the front side Friday, making the birdie he needed on No. 2 but doing little else. Then he got it in gear when he made the turn, starting 3-3-3-3 to charge into the fray

Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry are both in with a shout at the Masters. Picture: George Walker IV/AP Photo

The overnight obituaries for Ireland’s hopes at the Masters were a bit premature.

Rory McIlroy recovered from a late Thursday collapse to post the low score on Friday, vaulting from 25 places up the leaderboard to third place with a bogey-free 6-under 66 at Augusta National.