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Brian Giuffra

Justin Rose Experiences the Emotion of Falling Short at the Masters Again

Justin Rose (left) lost to Rory McIlroy (right) in a playoff at the Masters. The emotions of a second playoff loss at Augusta are impossible to contextualize. | Kyle Terada-Imagn Images

AUGUSTA — As Rory McIlroy slipped on a green jacket while overcome with emotions, Justin Rose sat in the media room trying to compose his. 

He bit his finger. He stroked his hair. He rubbed his forehead. He took long pauses and deep breaths. Disappointment washed over him. It was clear deeper emotions would be saved for a more private audience. 

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