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McIlroy leads Masters by six, eyes back-to-back win

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41 claims

Rory McIlroy won the Masters last year to complete the career Grand Slam.

41 backing sources

Rory McIlroy's Masters win ended an 11-year wait for a major victory.

24 backing sources

Rory McIlroy is only the fourth man to win back-to-back Masters, after Jack Nicklaus, Nick Faldo, and Tiger Woods.

16 backing sources

Open Questions

5 questions
What is Rory McIlroy's exact current score and position in the tournament after the second round?
Who are the other top contenders besides Sam Burns and Patrick Reed, and what are their scores?
What specific ceremonial duties did Rory McIlroy perform as defending champion?
What was the outcome of the driver conforming test at the US PGA Championship that led McIlroy to refuse media?
How did Rory McIlroy perform in the third round after his six-stroke lead?
Rory McIlroy's major count relative to Nick Faldofactual

Rory McIlroy equaled Nick Faldo's major haul of six.

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Rory McIlroy is one major shy of Nick Faldo's record of six for a European.

According to The Guardian - Main UK

Context: This discrepancy affects understanding of McIlroy's standing in European golf history; readers need clarity on whether he has matched or still trails Faldo's record.

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