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Paul Higham

Why A Flying Start Is Key For Justin Rose's Masters Chances

Justin Rose at the 2026 Farmers Insurance Open at Torrey Pines.

You can't judge a season from just one round, but Justin Rose starting the year quickly could be a good sign for him in his search for a second Major.

At 45 Rose is no spring chicken, but he's shown he still has more than enough in his game to add to his 2013 US Open title - as he showed by running Rory McIlroy close in that epic Masters playoff last year.

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