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McIlroy Dominates Masters with Record Lead
11 Apr
Summary
- Rory McIlroy leads the Masters by six shots.
- The tournament continues with third-round play Saturday.
- CBS and Paramount+ will broadcast the weekend rounds.

As the 2026 Masters progresses, defending champion Rory McIlroy holds a remarkable six-shot lead after the opening 36 holes. McIlroy's impressive performance has set a record heading into the third round on Saturday at Augusta National.
He is now vying to become only the fourth golfer in history to secure consecutive Masters victories. The tournament's broadcast schedule shifts for the weekend, with CBS taking over main TV coverage for Saturday and Sunday.
Fans can catch early action on Paramount+ from 12-2 p.m. ET each day. CBS will then broadcast live from Augusta from 2-7 p.m. ET. Additional streaming options are available through fubo, which offers a free trial for new subscribers.