Rose Aims for Redemption at The Masters Without Added Pressure

Justin Rose remains unfazed by the pressure to make amends for last year's playoff loss at The Masters, as he makes a strong push for the title at Augusta National. Following a narrow defeat to Rory McIlroy in the playoff, Rose is once again in contention for a major victory after posting rounds of 70 and 69 in the first two rounds. Despite his past near-misses, Rose views them as valuable lessons, stating that they have taught him he can win at The Masters. With five birdies and two bogeys, Rose set the early clubhouse target on Friday, expressing his satisfaction with being in contention and his enjoyment of the tournament. Rose emphasized that he feels no added pressure due to last year's outcome and is instead focused on competing and feeding off the positive energy from the crowd. He aims to maintain a controlled and focused approach while keeping his game 'fun, light, and aggressive.' The former world No 1 recovered from an early bogey to post four birdies in a five-hole stretch, eventually finishing five under. Rose reflected on his performance, stating that he executed his game plan well and managed to stay patient during challenging periods. Fellow Englishman Tyrrell Hatton also made a significant move up the leaderboard with a six-under 66, despite a bogey at the last hole. Hatton acknowledged the positives in his game, including seven birdies, and expressed his intention to remain patient and positive over the weekend. World No 1 Scottie Scheffler, on the other hand, had a disappointing round, bogeying both par-fives on the second nine to finish two-over 74. Scheffler felt that he played better than his score indicated and is looking to bounce back from a slow start.