Round 2: Bryson DeChambeau surges & Justin Rose

At Augusta National, a windy afternoon made it harder to score as the day went on, making two days of golf that were very entertaining.

Through the first two rounds of the 2025 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club, there have been compelling stories and outstanding performances. Justin Rose leads to the field, with Bryson DeChambeau close a behind, and Rory McIlroy making a significant surge.

Justin Rose: Leading with Precision

The 44-year-old Englishman and of 2013 United States At Augusta, the Open Champion displayed exceptional form. He opened the tournament with a remarkable 7-under 65, his lowest score at Augusta National, leading by four strokes after the first round. Rose maintained his composure in the second round, shooting a 71 to take a one-shot lead at 8-under par heading into the weekend. Rose's performance is notable not only for his scoring but also for his consistency at Augusta. This marks the fifth time he has led after the first round at the Masters, breaking the record previously held by Jack Nicklaus . Despite past challenges in converting early leads into victories, Rose's current form and experience position him as a strong contender for the green jacket Bryson DeChambeau: Powering into Contention

Bryson DeChambeau, known for his powerful drives and analytical approach, has positioned himself just one stroke behind Rose at 7-under par. After an opening round of 69, DeChambeau followed up with a 68 in the second round, highlighted by a birdie from a greenside bunker on the fourth hole .

DeChambeau's performance is particularly significant as he leads the contingent of LIV Golf players who made the cut. Only seven of the 12 LIV contestants made it to the weekend, with DeChambeau emerging as the best performer among them. Rory McIlroy: A Steady Rebound Rory McIlroy, seeking to complete the career Grand Slam, rebounded impressively after a challenging first round. Following a 72 on Thursday, McIlroy delivered a bogey-free 66 on Friday, the lowest round of the day, to move into a tie for third at 6-under par .

His second round featured a series of birdies and a remarkable eagle on the 13th hole, which commentators hailed as one of the best shots of his career . McIlroy's resurgence has reignited hopes of him securing the elusive green jacket. Surprises and Outstanding Performances Numerous additional players have a advanced significantly on the leaderboard: • Corey Conners: His consistent play has tied for third place at 6-under par. • Scottie Scheffler: Despite an unusual moment where he was seen sitting under a tree on the 18th hole, Scheffler managed a bogey on that hole and stands at 5-under par, tied for fifth . hane Lowry: The Irishman delivered a solid second round of 68 to join the group at 5-under par.

Conversely, the tournament has seen early exits from several notable players:

• Cameron Young: His round of 79 was caused by a four-putt from to 12 feet on the 16th hole, which prevented him from making the cut. Participants in the LIV Golf Tournament: Phil Mickelson, Dustin Johnson, Sergio Garcia, Brooks Koepka, and Dustin Johnson were among the LIV players who did not make the a cut. View for the Weekend As the Masters moves into the weekend, the leaderboard is tightly packed, promising an exciting conclusion to the tournament. Justin Rose aims to maintain his lead and secure his first Masters title, while Bryson DeChambeau and Rory McIlroy are poised to challenge for the top spot. With several other contenders within striking distance, the final rounds at Augusta National are set to deliver thrilling golf and compelling storylines.