Golf-Rose vows same hunger but faces McIlroy mountain at Masters


Golf - The Masters - Augusta National Golf Club, Augusta, Georgia, U.S. - April 9, 2026 England's Justin Rose on the 17th hole during the first round REUTERS/Mike Blake

AUGUSTA, Georgia, April 10 (Reuters) - Justin ⁠Rose feels no different in his bid to go one better than last year's heartbreaking Masters ⁠runner-up finish, but the Englishman will need to find a new gear after defending champion Rory ‌McIlroy built a massive cushion atop a crowded leaderboard.

Rose, who lost to McIlroy on the opening hole of a sudden-death playoff at last year's Masters, was in a three-way share of fourth place after athree-under 69 on Friday left him at six under on the week ​and six shots back of the Northern Irishman.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!

Next In Golf

Golf-DeChambeau misses Masters cut after closing triple-bogey
Golf-Carefree McIlroy strengthens grip on Masters title defence
Golf-Couples rules himself out as US Ryder Cup captain, floats Bradley return
Golf-Clark uses Augusta's beauty as his secret weapon in Masters charge
Golf-Calcavecchia ejected from Masters for violating no-phone policy, Golfweek reports
Golf-McIlroy takes historic six-shot Masters lead into weekend
Golf-Rose fades late but stays in Masters contention after first round
Golf-McIlroy welcomes nerves in strong start to Masters title defense
Golf-Teen amateur Howell keeps it light alongside McIlroy at Masters
Golf-39-year-old realtor says he 'already won' after rough Masters debut

Others Also Read