Rose Reflects on Missed Opportunity as Scheffler and Hatton Make Strong Finishes

Justin Rose expressed disappointment at a missed chance for Masters victory at Augusta National, describing it as a 'chance that got away.' Rose, a three-time runner-up, briefly led by two shots in the final round but faltered with consecutive bogeys at the 11th and 12th holes. He then failed to capitalize on a superb second shot into the 13th, three-putting for par. This stumble allowed Rory McIlroy to overtake him, leaving Rose to sign for a two-under 70 and finish in a four-way tie for third on 10 under, two strokes behind McIlroy. Rose acknowledged being in control but noted a shift in momentum around Amen Corner. Despite two bogeys, he felt the decisive moment was his par at the 13th, which he believed could have steadied his game. Rose praised the crowd's support throughout the week, feeling their encouragement until the end. Meanwhile, Scottie Scheffler secured second place with a total of 11 under, following a remarkable bogey-free weekend at Augusta National. Scheffler reflected on his performance, highlighting the first two days as solid but marred by mistakes on the back nine on Friday. He was proud of his fight over the weekend, though it ultimately fell short. Tyrrell Hatton made a surprising push with a strong back nine, including an eagle and four consecutive birdies, to finish with a 66 and a share of third place. Hatton was pleased with his round, motivated by the prospect of returning next year with his family, including his soon-to-be-born daughter. The PGA Tour now heads to South Carolina for the RBC Heritage, with the PGA Championship scheduled for May 14-17 at Aronimink Golf Club in Pennsylvania.