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Justin Rose's Emotional Journey from Masters Heartbreak to RBC Heritage Kickoff

By Scores.wiki Staff · March 25, 2026 at 09:37 PM ET

Justin Rose, runner-up at the Masters, reflected on his near win as he headed to the RBC Heritage tournament. Despite a strong final round and a sudden-death playoff loss to Rory McIlroy, Rose received support and praise from peers and fans. The close call at the Masters brought back memories of his previous playoff defeat at the 2017 Masters to Sergio Garcia.

Having experienced two Masters playoff losses, Rose remains focused on his game and potential for future success. While the recent loss stings, he looks to his past victories, including a major win and an Olympic gold medal, for inspiration to continue performing at a high level. At 45, Rose remains determined to pursue further success in golf, aiming to capitalize on his consistent play and clutch performances in major tournaments.