Rose Relishes New Masters Opportunity Without Added Pressure

Justin Rose remains unfazed by the pressure to redeem himself after last year's heartbreaking playoff loss at The Masters. Following a strong start at Augusta National, Rose is once again in contention for a major victory. With rounds of 70 and 69, he reflects on the lessons learned from past near-misses, including his narrow defeat to Rory McIlroy. Rose emphasizes that his focus is on enjoying the competition and the energy of the crowd, rather than being driven by the need to make up for last year's loss. He highlights the importance of maintaining a controlled and focused approach to his game, while also keeping things 'fun, light, and aggressive.' Fellow Englishman Tyrrell Hatton also made a significant move up the leaderboard with a six-under 66, despite a bogey on the final hole. Hatton acknowledges the challenges of the course but is pleased with his overall performance, citing the need to remain patient and positive. World No 1 Scottie Scheffler, on the other hand, struggled with a two-over 74, bogeying both par-fives on the second nine. Scheffler expresses frustration with his score, feeling that it does not accurately reflect his performance, and looks to bounce back over the weekend.