Justin Rose Reflects on Missed Opportunity at the Masters
Justin Rose expressed disappointment at letting a chance slip away as he narrowly missed out on Masters victory at Augusta National. The English golfer, a three-time runner-up, had led by two shots during the final round but was ultimately thwarted by consecutive bogeys and a missed opportunity for a birdie. Rose finished in a four-way tie for third place with a score of 10 under, two strokes behind the leader. He reflected on the turning point of the game, saying, "The mentality was to run through the finish line, not just try and get it done. I was playing great, but momentum shifted for me around Amen Corner." Despite the setback, Rose praised the supportive crowd at Augusta National, saying, "The crowd was amazing to me all week long. They pulled for me all week long. I felt their encouragement and support." Meanwhile, Scottie Scheffler secured second place with a remarkable performance, not dropping a single shot over the weekend. Tyrrell Hatton also made a notable run, surging up the leaderboard with a string of birdies to finish in a share of third place. Hatton's motivation was partly driven by the prospect of returning to the Masters with his newborn daughter, who is due in six weeks.