Rose Reflects on Missed Opportunity as Scheffler and Hatton Finish Strong

Justin Rose expressed disappointment over a missed chance at Masters glory, describing it as a 'chance that got away' after he once again fell short at Augusta National. Rose, a three-time runner-up, had led by two shots during the final round but suffered back-to-back bogeys at the 11th and 12th holes, before failing to capitalize on a great second shot into the 13th, resulting in a three-putt for par. This allowed Rory McIlroy to surpass him, and Rose was unable to regain the lead, finishing with a two-under 70 and a four-way tie for third place on 10 under, two strokes behind McIlroy. Rose acknowledged being in control but noted that momentum shifted against him around Amen Corner. Despite the bogeys, he felt that his par at the 13th ultimately cost him the elusive first Masters victory. Rose praised the patrons at Augusta National for their support throughout the week. Scottie Scheffler, the 2022 and 2024 winner, secured second place behind McIlroy on 11 under, coming close to snatching victory from 12 shots behind going into the weekend. Scheffler followed Saturday's flawless 65 with a bogey-free 68, achieving the remarkable feat of not dropping a shot all weekend at Augusta National. Tyrrell Hatton briefly threatened a shock victory with a tremendous run on the back nine, starting the day seven off the lead but making inroads with an eagle two at the par-four seventh and four successive birdies from the 13th. Hatton finished with a six-under 66 for a 10-under-par total of 278, sharing third place, and expressed happiness with his round, having guaranteed a spot for next year's tournament.