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Rose's Masters Dream Fades Again: Second Place Heartbreak
13 Apr
Summary
- Justin Rose finished second at the Masters for the second consecutive year.
- He became the oldest Masters participant with back-to-back top-five finishes.
- Rose cited a momentum shift around Amen Corner as a turning point.
Justin Rose once again found heartbreak at the Masters, finishing two shots behind the winner in second place for the second consecutive year. The 45-year-old achieved a unique milestone, becoming the oldest Masters participant to secure back-to-back top-five finishes.
Rose started strongly on Sunday, holding a two-shot lead at the turn. However, bogeys on the 11th and 12th holes, coupled with a missed eagle opportunity on the 13th, allowed his competitors to catch up. He described the shift in momentum around Amen Corner as the turning point in his round.
Despite the disappointment, Rose acknowledged the strong support from the Augusta patrons throughout the week. His performance marks his 16th top-25 finish in 21 Masters starts. He drew parallels to Jack Nicklaus's age when he won in 1986 and cited the longevity of players like Bernard Langer and Fred Couples as inspiration.
Competitors, like Tyrrell Hatton, expressed belief that Rose deserves a green jacket, anticipating he will eventually achieve this career goal. Rose, however, found this year's near-miss more frustrating than last year's playoff loss, feeling there was more room for improvement.
