Masters: Rory McIlroy’s eagle on hole 13 is must-watch material

Rory McIlroy is on a bit of a roller coaster at the 2025 Masters, but jumped up toward the leaders with a spectacular eagle on hole No. 13 during Friday’s second round.

McIlroy found himself in a dicey position at ‘Azalea,’ but a perfectly judged second shot put him mere feet from the pin, and a successful putt continued a fine start to the back nine for the Northern Ireland native. Before his eagle on No. 13, McIlroy had claimed birdies on holes No. 10 and 11 before getting par on No. 12.

That run of good shots not only set McIlroy up to easily clear the cut line but position himself among the leaders after he posted a par 72 in Thursday’s first round. The 35-year-old rebounded to shoot 6-under in second round after adding another birdie on the 15th hole following the incredible eagle on No. 13.

Here’s what to know about McIlroy’s eagle on hole No. 13 at the Masters, including video of that outstanding second shot.

Masters: Rory McIlroy eagle on No. 13

Rory McIlroy’s drive on hole No. 13 put him in a somewhat difficult position in the bed of pine needles to the right of ‘Azalea,’ a par-five dogleg that can be a solid opportunity for a birdie if one can avoid the water hazard near the green.

As McIlroy took aim with his iron for his second stroke, it was instantly clear that he knew the margins on the shot would be razor-thin. If the shot was true, he’d be on the green and in great position to gain ground; if not, his ball could easily end up rolling downhill into a tributary of Rae’s Creek.

Fortunately for the Northern Irishman, he put just enough into the shot, which rolled within a few yards of the pin to set up a putt for eagle. The crowd at Augusta National roared its approval, while McIlroy — after comically bending over in sheer relief — laughed at how things turned out.

McIlroy then made that shot count with a successful putt, continuing a strong second day at Augusta National.

Rory McIlroy scorecard Friday

McIlroy finished the second round at 6-under for the tournament, putting him in third place behind Justin Rose and Bryson DeChambeau. Here’s his hole-by-hole score for Round 2:

• Round 2 score: 6-under; Overall score: 6-under

1. 4 (Par)
2. 4 (Birdie)
3. 4 (Par)
4. 3 (Par)
5. 4 (Par)
6. 3 (Par)
7. 4 (Par)
8. 5 (Par)
9. 4 (Par)
10. 3 (Birdie)
11. 3 (Birdie)
12. 3 (Par)
13. 3 (Eagle)
14. 4 (Par)
15. 4 (Birdie)
16. 3 (Par)
17. 4 (Par)
18. 4 (Par)

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