Rose Refreshed and Ready for Masters Challenge

Justin Rose remains unfazed by the pressure to redeem himself after last year's playoff loss at The Masters, as he makes a strong bid for the title at Augusta National. A year after narrowly missing out to Rory McIlroy, Rose is once again in contention for a major victory following rounds of 70 and 69. He believes his past near-misses have taught him a valuable lesson - that he has the potential to win at The Masters. Rose expressed his satisfaction with being in the mix, stating that it's a continuation of his dream to succeed at the tournament. He feels no added pressure from last year's outcome and is instead focused on enjoying the experience and feeding off the energy of the crowd. Rose's strategy is to maintain a controlled and focused approach while keeping his game 'fun, light, and aggressive.' The former world No 1 recovered from an early bogey to post four birdies in a five-hole stretch, eventually finishing five under. Rose reflected on his performance, saying, 'I thought I executed the game plan pretty well today.' He managed to stay patient and composed, even when faced with challenges, and is giving himself credit for persevering. Fellow Englishman Tyrrell Hatton is also in the running, just a shot behind Rose after a remarkable six-under 66. Hatton, who had previously described himself as 'headless' after a disappointing first round, was pleased with his performance, despite a bogey at the last hole. World No 1 Scottie Scheffler, on the other hand, had a disappointing day, bogeying both par-fives on the second nine to finish two-over 74. Scheffler felt he played better than his score suggested and is looking to bounce back over the weekend.