Rose Relaxed in Masters Bid After Shaking Off Last Year's Disappointment

Justin Rose remains unfazed by the pressure to redeem himself after last year's heartbreaking playoff loss at The Masters, as he makes a strong push for the title at Augusta National. A year after narrowly missing out to Rory McIlroy, Rose is once again in contention for a major victory following rounds of 70 and 69. Rose reflected that his past near-misses have taught him that he can win at The Masters, and he is drawing on that experience as he mixes birdies with bogeys to set an early target. Rose expressed his satisfaction with being in contention, stating that it feels like a continuation of his previous performances at the tournament. He emphasized that he does not feel any added pressure due to last year's outcome and is instead focused on enjoying the competition and the support of the crowd. Rose's strategy is to maintain a controlled and focused approach while keeping his game 'fun, light, and aggressive.' He recovered from an early bogey to post four birdies in a five-hole stretch, demonstrating his ability to execute his game plan effectively. Fellow Englishman Tyrrell Hatton is also in the running, having posted his lowest career round at Augusta with a six-under 66. Hatton acknowledged that he would have liked to have finished with a par at the last hole but was pleased with his overall performance, which included seven birdies. World No 1 Scottie Scheffler had a disappointing round, bogeying both par-fives on the second nine of a two-over 74. Scheffler felt that he played well but was unable to convert his chances, and he is looking to bounce back over the weekend.