Magical 90 minutes tightens McIlroy's grip on the Masters

Magical 90 minutes tightens McIlroy's grip on the MastersImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Rory McIlroy is the first Masters champion since Ian Woosnam in 1992 to start his defence with two consecutive rounds in the 60sByJonathan JurejkoBBC Sport golf reporterPublished7 minutes ago1 CommentsWhen Rory McIlroy chatted to the great Jack Nicklaus for advice about defending the best way to defend his Masters title, he was given a succinct piece of advice."He told me 'no double bogeys', laughed McIlroy.An obvious tip maybe, but it is easier said than done at Augusta National. Just ask the 36-year-old from Northern Ireland, who has opened up a record six-shot lead at the halfway stage thanks to a stunning finish on Friday.On his way to golfing utopia last year, McIlroy carded four double bogeys over the week - a tally which nobody had ever recorded and still won the Green Jacket.So far, with McIlroy holding a commanding advantage in his pursuit of a rare back-to-back Masters win, there haven't been any.Instead of costly doubles threatening to derail his progress, there was a flurry of birdies late in a sensational second round which helped McIlroy accelerate away from the chasing pack.He converted six in the final seven holes - including a chip-in from 30 yards on the 17th - in a spell which ranks among the finest of his career.The run enabled the five-time major champion to set a record 36-hole lead going into the weekend."I've always loved the tournament and loved this golf course, even when I felt it didn't love me back," said McIlroy. "When I miss fairways it's fine, when I miss greens it's fine. I feel like I'm playing with the house's money."'I was living in the toilet' - sick Li moves into Masters contentionPublished2 hours agoThe Masters round two: McIlroy two clear as Rose sets target - listen & followMcIlroy has rarely done anything conventionally in a career packed wi...