Rose draws inspiration from past Masters disappointments

Justin Rose is determined to make amends for last year's playoff heartbreak at Augusta National, insisting that his near-misses have only strengthened his conviction to win The Masters. With a remarkable record at the event, including a runner-up finish to Rory McIlroy last year, Rose is confident that he has what it takes to claim the title. The former world No 1 has already tasted victory on the PGA Tour this season and is eager to build on that success. Rose reflected on his past experiences at The Masters, including his narrow loss to McIlroy and his playoff defeat to Sergio Garcia in 2017. He believes that these disappointments have given him the belief that he can go on to win the tournament. 'I hope it only boosts my belief that I can go ahead and do it,' Rose said. 'I feel like I've pretty much done what it takes to win. I just haven't walked over the line.' Rose's impressive record at The Masters includes 10 top-10 finishes in majors since his playoff loss to Garcia. He is determined to make the most of his opportunities and is not feeling the pressure of his age, despite being 46. 'I don't think about it on a day-to-day level,' Rose said. 'I'm happy that the narrative around it is more positive than negative, for the most part.' With his sights set on victory, Rose is ready to take on the challenge of The Masters and make his mark on the tournament.