Sunday at the Augusta Masters is turning into a true whirlwind of emotions, with twists that promise to keep golf fans glued to their screens. Rory McIlroy, one of the favourites, started the day with a double bogey that opened the door to a fierce battle for the lead. Cam Young seemed to be in control, but was surprised by a formidable opponent, who not only levelled but ended up stealing the lead. Justin Rose, a seasoned veteran full of spirit, took command at 11 under par, in an epic comeback reminiscent of his near victory in last year’s tournament, lost precisely to McIlroy in a playoff.
The magic began on the seventh hole, when Rose executed an absolutely sensational shot, emerging from the pine straw and placing the ball just centimetres from the hole. The crowd held their breath and immediately on the next hole, the eighth, Rose carded a birdie that gave him the lead, while Cam Young accumulated two consecutive bogeys, collapsing his initial advantage.
In the midst of this chaos, Russell Henley still had the chance to tie for the lead on the tenth hole, but missed the decisive putt. Even so, he remains steady at 10 under par, in the race for his first major title. McIlroy and Young stay alongside him, with Scottie Scheffler lurking nearby, ready to capitalise on any slip from the leaders.
Justin Rose, who already won the U.S. Open in 2013, is a figure well acquainted with the pressure of these moments. With three second-place finishes at the Masters, he is the player with the most podiums without a Green Jacket, having lost in playoffs to Sergio García in 2017 and to McIlroy last year, besides finishing behind Jordan Spieth in 2015. His experience and determination were evident in the excellent 2025 season, where he won the FedEx Cup Playoffs in Memphis and shone at the Ryder Cup.
At 45 years old, Rose is one step away from becoming one of the most mature champions in Masters history, just a year after Jack Nicklaus’s iconic victory, who triumphed in Augusta at 46. But the battle is far from over, especially with hungry young talents pressing. Will Justin Rose be able to withstand the pressure and finally don the highly coveted Green Jacket?
The answer to this question keeps all eyes focused on Augusta, where golf drama continues to unfold with every shot. The Masters is more alive than ever, and we promise to keep you updated on all the developments of this electrifying Sunday!
