AUGUSTA: Overnight leader Justin Rose passed an early test of nerves to start his second round at the Masters on Friday, hitting an exquisite pitch shot from off the green to set up an opening tap-in par to remain seven-under.
The veteran Englishman had a dream start on Thursday, riding a hot putter to birdie his first three holes but missed the green on his second shot at the par-four first hole on Friday.
The twice Masters runner-up kept his cool to maintain his three-shot lead over defending champion Scottie Scheffler and two other players.