Justin Rose Leads Masters with One-Under 71, Aims for Green Jacket

Justin Rose leads the Masters Tournament after a strong opening round of 65, giving him a three-stroke advantage over Bryson DeChambeau, Scottie Scheffler, and Corey Conners. He maintained his lead with a second-round score of 71, finishing at eight-under, but faced stiff competition from DeChambeau, who is just one shot behind. As the tournament progresses, Rory McIlroy and Scottie Scheffler are also in contention, with McIlroy making a significant surge after overcoming early difficulties. Rose, aiming for his first Green Jacket at 44, expressed the importance of strong performance as the leaderboard tightens. The final round will see Rose paired with Zach Johnson, hoping to secure victory against a backdrop of elite competitors. Coverage of the final round will be available on CBS and streaming platforms starting at 1:50 p.m. ET on April 13.