Rose Thrives Under Pressure at The Masters

Justin Rose remains unfazed by the pressure to redeem himself after last year's heartbreaking playoff loss at The Masters, as he surges into contention at Augusta National. A year after narrowly missing out to Rory McIlroy, Rose is once again vying for a major victory, following rounds of 70 and 69 in the first two rounds. Rose reflected on his past near-misses, saying they serve as a reminder that he can win at The Masters. He mixed five birdies with two bogeys to set the early clubhouse target on Friday. Rose expressed his satisfaction with being in contention, stating that it's a continuation of his desire to stay on the leaderboard and enjoy the tournament. He emphasized that he feels no added pressure due to last year's outcome, instead focusing on the energy from the crowd and maintaining a controlled yet aggressive approach to his game. The former world No 1 recovered from an opening-hole bogey to post four birdies in a five-hole stretch, eventually finishing five under. Rose attributed his success to executing his game plan and staying patient, particularly after a challenging start. Fellow Englishman Tyrrell Hatton also made a strong push, racing up the leaderboard with a six-under 66, despite a bogey at the par-four last. Hatton expressed his happiness with his performance, acknowledging the difficulty of making seven birdies at Augusta. World No 1 Scottie Scheffler, on the other hand, struggled with a two-over 74, bogeying both par-fives on the second nine. Scheffler felt that he played better than his score indicated, citing a slow start and a few missed opportunities. The competition is heating up, with several golfers vying for the top spot. Who will emerge victorious at The Masters?