Rory McIlroy makes Masters history as stunning scoring streak leaves him with one arm in elusive Green Jacket

RORY McILROY unleashed the most explosive scoring burst in the 91-year history of The Masters — and stormed into a two-shot lead.

McIlroy opened his third round at Augusta yesterday with SIX successive threes, a run that included an eagle and three birdies.

GettyRory McIlroy had a record-breaking first six holes as he stormed into the lead at Augusta[/caption] EPAMcIlroy is now favourite to finally wear an elusive Green Jacket[/caption]

He led by four shots after six holes of day three.