Rose Seeks Redemption at The Masters Without Added Pressure

Justin Rose remains unfazed by the prospect of avenging last year's heartbreaking playoff loss at The Masters, instead focusing on his strong start at Augusta National. A year after narrowly missing out to Rory McIlroy, Rose has positioned himself for another major victory push following rounds of 70 and 69. He reflects on past near-misses as valuable lessons, emphasizing his ability to win at The Masters. Rose mixes five birdies with two bogeys, setting an early clubhouse target. He expresses satisfaction with his performance, citing the joy of competing and the supportive crowd as sources of positive energy. Rose aims to maintain a controlled and focused approach while keeping his game 'fun, light, and aggressive.' The former world No 1 recovered from an early bogey to post four birdies, demonstrating his ability to execute his game plan effectively. Fellow Englishman Tyrrell Hatton also made a significant move up the leaderboard with a six-under 66, despite a late bogey. Hatton acknowledges the challenges of the course but remains optimistic about his chances over the weekend. World No 1 Scottie Scheffler faced a tougher day, bogeying both par-fives on the second nine of a two-over 74. Scheffler reflects on his performance, feeling he played better than his score suggests, and looks to bounce back from a slow start.