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Rory McIlroy Leads Masters 2026, Augusta National Saturday Roundtable + NC Golf Update
McConnell Golf presents ROAD TO AUGUSTA… It’s Moving Day at The Masters 2026, and Rory McIlroy has taken control at Augusta National Golf Club with a historic six-shot lead at 12-under heading into the weekend.
In this episode of McConnell Golf presents Road to Augusta, host Ward Clayton is joined by Winston-Salem Journal golf writer John Dell to break down Rory’s dominance, the pressure of Augusta, and whether anyone can chase him down on Masters Saturday.
They discuss:
• Rory McIlroy’s historic Masters lead and path to the Green Jacket
• How fast, firm Augusta conditions could still create…
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