Justin Rose collapses at the Masters. But a simple gesture speaks volumes
Justin Rose came up short yet again at the Masters at Augusta National, but a simple gesture late in his round spoke volumes.
Justin Rose tees off on the 12th hole at Augusta National on Sunday. Getty Images AUGUSTA, Ga. — Justin Rose starts his walk down the back of Augusta National’s 17th green.
Then he looks up. Looking back here would feel as if he were looking into the setting sun behind him. Seconds ago, a faint Masters chance was snuffed out after a 3-footer for par slid past the hole’s right side, dropping him three strokes behind eventual winner Rory McIlroy and leaving him wondering what the hell just happened.
His Sunday afternoon at Augusta National had started with such hope. He birdied 5. Then 7.
Then 8. Then 9. He led by two with only nine to go.
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