Russell Henley Says He Believes He Can Challenge Rory McIlroy on Final Day of The Masters Saturday at The Masters delivered a dramatic display of golfing skill as players pushed for position on the leaderboard. Russell Henley, the American golfer, emerged as a standout performer with a second-round score of 66, propelling him to six-under par for the day. His round was marked by a flawless execution, featuring no bogeys and six birdies, with a particularly strong finish on his final four holes that left him in a position to make a late surge. Despite his efforts, Henley ended the day six strokes behind Rory McIlroy, who held the largest 36-hole lead in the tournament’s history. However, Henley remained optimistic, expressing his belief that if he could maintain his form, he might still have a chance to overtake McIlroy on the final day. Henley’s performance was a testament to his composure and precision under pressure. After his round, he reflected on his play, calling it his lowest score at The Masters. “The conditions were super calm, and I just felt like I hit my irons great,” he said. “I gave myself a lot of looks for birdie and had some good par saves. Yeah, extremely pleased.” His confidence was further bolstered by a standout recovery shot on the 15th hole, where he navigated a difficult situation after a double-cross off the tee. “I hit an awful double-cross on 15 off the tee, and just to get the ball back to where I had a wedge in was a really good shot,” he explained. The 15th hole became a pivotal moment in Henley’s round. His caddie, Andy, played a crucial role in shaping his approach. “I was actually about to hit a draw, a pitching wedge, on 15, and Andy said he thought I needed to cut it,” Henley recalled. “So I did, and he was right. I think if I hit a draw, it would have gone over the green.#rory_mcilroy #the_masters #russell_henley #andy #15th_hole
