The Sunday at the Masters in Augusta 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 favorites, 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 heavyweight opponent who not only tied but ultimately took the lead. Justin Rose, a gritty veteran, seized command at 11 under par, in an epic comeback reminiscent of his near victory in last year’s tournament, which he lost to McIlroy in a playoff.
The magic began on the seventh hole when Rose executed an absolutely sensational shot, coming out of the pine straw and placing the ball just inches from the hole. The crowd held its breath, and right on the next hole, the eighth, Rose stamped a birdie that earned him the lead, while Cam Young racked up two consecutive bogeys, crumbling his initial advantage.
In the midst of this chaos, [Russell Henley](https://apitofinal.pt/modalidades/golf/rory-mcilroy-defende-titulo-e-conquista-segundo-casaco-verde/) still had the chance to tie for the lead on the tenth hole, [but](https://apitofinal.pt/modalidades/golf/kai-trump-responde-a-acusacoes-de-violacao-das-regras-de-augusta/) missed the crucial putt. Nevertheless, he remains steady at 10 under par in the hunt for his first major title. McIlroy and Young are alongside him, with [Scottie Scheffler](https://apitofinal.pt/modalidades/golf/scottie-scheffler-da-espetaculo-e-luta-pelo-masters-com-68/) lurking closely, ready to capitalize on any slip from the leaders.
Justin Rose, who 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 holds the record for the most podiums without a [Green Jacket](https://apitofinal.pt/modalidades/golf/formato-emocionante-do-playoff-no-masters-2026-em-destaque/), having lost in playoffs to [Sergio Garcia](https://apitofinal.pt/modalidades/golf/video-sergio-garcia-explode-em-furia-e-quebra-driver-no-masters/) in 2017 and to McIlroy last year, in addition to finishing behind [Jordan Spieth](https://apitofinal.pt/modalidades/golf/jordan-spieth-reflete-apos-desempenho-abaixo-das-expectativas-no-masters/) in 2015. His experience and determination were evident in an excellent 2025 season, where he won the FedEx Cup Playoffs in Memphis and shone at the [Ryder Cup](https://apitofinal.pt/modalidades/golf/rory-mcilroy-chamado-de-drama-queen-por-lee-westwood/).
At 45 years old, Rose is on the verge of becoming one of the oldest champions in Masters history, just a year away from the iconic victory of Jack Nicklaus, who triumphed at Augusta at the age of 46. But the battle is far from over, especially with hungry young talents pushing hard. Will Justin Rose be able to withstand the pressure and finally don the coveted Green Jacket?
The answer to this question keeps all eyes focused on Augusta, where the drama of golf continues to unfold with every stroke. The Masters is more alive than ever, and we promise to keep you updated on all the developments this electrifying Sunday!
This article first appeared on Apito Final.
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