Rose Relaxed as He Pursues Masters Glory

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. A year after falling just short against Rory McIlroy, Rose has positioned himself for another major victory bid following rounds of 70 and 69. He draws confidence from past near-misses, viewing them as valuable lessons that he can win at The Masters. Rose expressed his satisfaction with being in contention, emphasizing the importance of enjoying the experience 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 rebounded from an early bogey to card four birdies in a five-hole stretch, demonstrating his ability to execute his game plan effectively. Fellow Englishman Tyrrell Hatton also made a significant move up the leaderboard with a six-under 66, despite a late bogey. Hatton reflected on the positives of his round, including seven birdies, and acknowledged the challenge of staying patient. World No 1 Scottie Scheffler, however, struggled with a two-over 74, bogeying both par-fives on the second nine. Despite the setback, Scheffler remains optimistic, believing he played better than his score suggests.