Rose Seeks Redemption at The Masters Without Added Pressure

Justin Rose remains optimistic about his chances at The Masters, insisting that last year's playoff loss has not added any extra pressure on him. After a strong start with rounds of 70 and 69, Rose is once again in contention for a major victory at Augusta National. Rose reflected on his past experiences, including his narrow loss to Rory McIlroy last year, saying that it has taught him a valuable lesson: he has the ability to win at The Masters. With five birdies and two bogeys on Friday, Rose set an early clubhouse target and expressed his satisfaction with being in contention again. "Being on the leaderboard and keeping my dreams alive is very satisfying," Rose said in an interview with Sky Sports. "I don't feel any added pressure or expectation from last year. I just enjoy competing here and feeding off the energy of the crowd." Rose emphasized the importance of maintaining a controlled and focused mindset 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 bounce back from setbacks. Meanwhile, fellow Englishman Tyrrell Hatton is also in the running after a impressive six-under 66, which included seven birdies. Despite a bogey on the final hole, Hatton expressed his overall satisfaction with his performance and is looking to build on this momentum over the weekend. World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler had a disappointing day, bogeying both par-fives on the second nine to finish with a two-over 74. Despite this, Scheffler remains optimistic, stating that he felt like he played better than his score suggests and is looking to bounce back on Saturday. The Masters continues to unfold, with live coverage available on Sky Sports Golf and streaming options for those without a contract.