Rose draws motivation from past Masters setbacks | 'I'm confident I can succeed'

Justin Rose is determined to capitalize on his past experiences at Augusta National, where he has come close to winning on multiple occasions. Despite his near-misses, Rose remains optimistic and believes he has the skills to secure a victory. The former world No 1 has already tasted success this season with a win at the Farmers Insurance Open and boasts an impressive record at The Masters, including a narrow loss to Rory McIlroy last year. Rose has registered 10 top-10 finishes in majors since his 2017 disappointment, including a runner-up finish to Xander Schauffele at The Open in 2024. He is confident that his past experiences will only boost his belief in his ability to win at The Masters. Rose reflected on his past performances, saying, 'I hope it only boosts my belief that I can go ahead and do it. I feel like I've pretty much done what it takes to win. I just haven't walked over the line.' He acknowledged that he doesn't feel like Augusta National owes him anything and instead comes to the tournament with a positive attitude, enjoying the challenge it presents. Rose's determination to win is further fueled by his desire to become the second-oldest winner of The Masters in history, a feat that would see him join the likes of Jack Nicklaus. At 46, Rose is aware of his age but insists it doesn't affect his daily approach to the game. He remains motivated to improve and find new ways to get better, realizing that there are still areas of his game that can be significantly improved upon. Rose's passion for the game remains strong, and he believes that as long as he enjoys the work, he won't feel his age.