McIlroy chips in on 17 to extend Masters lead
Rory McIlroy extends his lead to five as he chips in from 85 feet for another birdie at the 17th at the 2026 Masters in Augusta.
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Rory McIlroy extends his lead to five as he chips in from 85 feet for another birdie at the 17th at the 2026 Masters in Augusta.
Watch as Rory McIlroy chips in from distance on the 17th hole to help extend his lead on the field in the Masters.
Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James was impressed by how reigning Masters champion Rory McIlroy handled hole No. 17 at Augusta National, where he hit a chip-in birdie to increase his lead during Friday's second round.
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