Masters Tournament Features Intense Leaderboard Battle Ahead of Weekend

As the 89th Masters approaches its final rounds, Justin Rose leads the tournament at 8-under par following a steady second round, with Bryson DeChambeau just one stroke behind at 7-under. Rory McIlroy made a significant comeback, shooting a 6-under round to place himself two strokes off the lead at 6-under. Scottie Scheffler, the defending champion, is in pursuit at 5-under, alongside Shane Lowry, who also sits at that score. The leaderboard is packed with other notable names, including Viktor Hovland and Jason Day, all within striking distance of the lead. Meanwhile, Jon Rahm, the 2023 champion, is notably far behind at 10 shots off the pace, struggling with his game amid ongoing criticisms since joining LIV Golf. The high-profile competition and strong performances from top players suggest an exciting weekend ahead at Augusta National.