Rory McIlroy lines up a putt on the 17th green during the second round of the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am. Photograph: Mike Mulholland/Getty ImagesRory McIlroy insists he is still in contention after reaching the halfway mark of the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am six shots off the lead. McIlroy is playing for the first time stateside after opening his season with back to back events in Dubai on the DP World Tour. Shane Lowry, the only other Irish player in the limited-field event, shot a 69 in his second round for 136 in tied-22nd. Even if I am a few behind going into Sunday, everyone will have a chance given those conditions.” – additional reporting: PA

Source: The Irish Times February 14, 2026 13:28 UTC