The Masters leaderboard keeps track of players’ rankings throughout the tournament. As players score birdies, eagles or unfortunate double-bogeys, their rankings fluctuate. These shifts add excitement and tension to the tournament. The Masters is one of the few golf events where spectators can watch these changes in real-time, thanks to live updates provided by broadcasters and online platforms.
The 2025 Masters had a few twists and turns as the second round of play came to a close. Rory McIlroy lost his place atop the leaderboard after two horrendous holes on the back nine, while the defending champion struggled to maintain his form.
Bryson DeChambeau remains tied for the lead with Rory McIlroy after a superb second round. He’s joined by Corey Conners and Patrick Reed, with Ludvig Aberg lurking in the group.
McIlroy hit his first shot of the day into a water hazard on No. 14, which cost him a shot at the par-5 15th. His second shot at No. 16 was even worse, as it ran out of bounds and into the patrons. The two dropped him to 3-under, five shots off the pace.
The Masters tournament is a major, and the top 50 players plus ties will make the cut for the final rounds of play. This year, the cut line landed at 2 over, which is the lowest in the history of the Masters. The winner of the Masters will take home a record $21 million in prize money, which is up $1 million from last year.