Justin Rose expressed disappointment at letting a chance slip away as he once again fell short of Masters glory at Augusta National. The three-time runner-up had led by two shots during the final round but ultimately finished in a four-way tie for third. Rose attributed his demise to a loss of momentum around Amen Corner, where he suffered back-to-back bogeys. Despite a strong start, he was unable to regain the lead, signing off with a two-under 70.
Rose felt that a missed opportunity at the 13th, where he three-putted for par, was a pivotal moment in his round. He praised the supportive crowd at Augusta National but acknowledged that their encouragement eventually turned to sympathy as his challenge faded. Meanwhile, Scottie Scheffler and Tyrrell Hatton made notable moves up the leaderboard, with Scheffler claiming second place behind Rory McIlroy and Hatton finishing in a tie for third. Scheffler reflected on his remarkable feat of not dropping a shot all weekend, while Hatton was motivated by the prospect of returning to the Masters with his young family next year.