Justin Rose remains optimistic about his chances at The Masters, having put himself in contention after the first two rounds at Augusta National. Despite suffering a heartbreaking play-off loss to Rory McIlroy last year, Rose insists that he doesn't feel any added pressure to make amends. With rounds of 70 and 69, he's well-placed to challenge for a major victory once again.
Rose reflected on his near-misses at The Masters, saying that they serve as a lesson that he can win at the prestigious tournament. He's drawing energy from the supportive crowd and is focused on maintaining a controlled and focused approach to his game. Rose recovered from a bogey on the opening hole to card four birdies in a five-hole stretch, demonstrating his ability to bounce back from setbacks. Fellow Englishman Tyrrell Hatton is also in the mix, having shot a six-under 66 to move up the leaderboard.
Hatton was pleased with his performance, despite a bogey on the final hole, and is looking to build on his momentum over the weekend. World No 1 Scottie Scheffler, on the other hand, struggled with a two-over 74, bogeying both par-fives on the second nine. Despite this, he remains optimistic about his chances, feeling that he played better than his score suggests.