Rose Relaxed in Masters Bid Despite Last Year's Heartbreak

Justin Rose claims he feels no added pressure to make up 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 short to Rory McIlroy, Rose is once again in contention for a major victory following rounds of 70 and 69. He reflects on past near-misses as valuable lessons, believing they have taught him that he can win at The Masters. Rose mixes five birdies with two bogeys to set an early target in the clubhouse on Friday, expressing his enjoyment of competing and the positive energy from the crowd. He aims to maintain a focused yet relaxed approach to his game, avoiding intensity that could hinder his performance. The former world number one recovered from an early bogey to post four birdies in a five-hole stretch, later adding, 'I thought I actually executed the game plan pretty well today.' 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 challenges of the course but was pleased with his overall performance, recognizing the difficulty of making seven birdies at Augusta. World number one Scottie Scheffler, however, struggled with a two-over 74, bogeying both par-fives on the second nine. Scheffler felt he played better than his score indicated, citing a slow start and a few missed opportunities. The competition continues, with live coverage available on Sky Sports.