Justin Rose expressed disappointment at letting a chance slip away, as he once again fell short of securing a Masters title at Augusta National. The 45-year-old Englishman had taken the lead by two shots during the final round, but his momentum was halted by consecutive bogeys at the 11th and 12th holes.
Despite a strong start, Rose ultimately signed for a two-under 70, finishing in a four-way tie for third place on 10 under, two strokes behind the leader. Rose acknowledged that his mentality had been to push through to the finish line, but the momentum shifted against him around Amen Corner.
He felt that a par at the 13th hole, where he three-putted, was a crucial moment that cost him the opportunity to claim his first Masters victory. In his post-round interview, Rose praised the patrons at Augusta National, saying the crowd had been amazing all week and that he had felt their encouragement and support. However, he noted that the atmosphere became more subdued towards the end, with the crowd's support transitioning from enthusiasm to sympathy.
Scottie Scheffler, the 2022 and 2024 champion, secured second place with a bogey-free 68, achieving the impressive feat of not dropping a shot all weekend at Augusta National. Scheffler reflected on his performance, stating that he had played solidly on Thursday and Friday, but made mistakes on the back nine that hurt his chances.
Despite this, he was proud of how he played over the weekend and the fact that he was able to give himself a chance to win. Tyrrell Hatton, who plays on the LIV Golf circuit, made a stunning run on the back nine, with four successive birdies from the 13th hole, to finish with a six-under 66 and a share of third place. Hatton expressed his happiness with the round, stating that he was pleased to have guaranteed a spot at the Masters for next year. He also shared that his motivation for making birdies was the upcoming birth of his daughter, who will be almost 11 months old when the tournament takes place next year, and the prospect of seeing her in a boiler suit at the Par-3 tournament.