Justin Rose Enters 21st Masters with Confidence

Justin Rose enters his 21st Masters Tournament at Augusta National with unwavering confidence, insisting that the event does not owe him a victory despite three runner-up finishes in the past decade. The 45-year-old Englishman, who turns 46 in July, lost in a playoff to Rory McIlroy last year after shooting a final-round 66, marking his third second-place result following defeats to Sergio Garcia in a 2017 playoff and Jordan Spieth in 2015. Those close calls, along with four other top-10 finishes, have positioned Rose as one of the tournament's most persistent challengers, yet he maintains a positive outlook as the competition begins this week.

Rose's reflections during a practice round on Monday highlighted his philosophical approach to the setbacks. "I'm very aware that I've been close here," he said. "I'm very aware that I've had tough, tough losses here. I also am aware that I enjoy this place, so I don't want to feel that those three second-place finishes need to create a different sort of feeling for me." He emphasized that the experiences have strengthened his belief in his capabilities rather than diminished them. "I feel like I've pretty much done what it takes to win,...