Rose Relishes New Masters Opportunity Without Added Pressure

Justin Rose claims he is not feeling any extra pressure to make up for last year's playoff loss at The Masters, as he positions himself for a strong push at Augusta National. A year after narrowly missing out to Rory McIlroy in a playoff, Rose has charged into contention with rounds of 70 and 69. Reflecting on his past near-misses, Rose views them as valuable lessons that he can win at The Masters. He expressed satisfaction with being in contention, emphasizing the importance of enjoying the experience and feeding off the crowd's energy. Rose recovered from an early bogey to post four birdies and remains focused on maintaining a controlled and fun approach to his game. Fellow Englishman Tyrrell Hatton also made a significant move up the leaderboard with a six-under 66, despite a bogey on the final hole. Hatton acknowledged the positives in his round and aims to stay patient and calm over the weekend. Meanwhile, world No 1 Scottie Scheffler had a mixed day, bogeying both par-fives on the second nine, but remains optimistic about his chances.