After Justin Rose hit 67 to lead by three shots after round one at The Masters 2025, day two started with a birdie putt from the Englishman to restore the four-shot advantage he had held before the 18th on the first day of play.
Seeking a first tournament victory since February 2023, the world number 39 proceeded to produce four birdies and three bogeys as part of a one-under 71, retaining his lead and setting the pace at eight under.
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Rose occasionally had to play himself out of trouble, including on the par-three fourth, where he was 55 yards short of the green.
“It was a decent day,” the 44-year-old reflected. “My wedge kept me in a good spot. I feel like I’m showing much more quality this year in my game than I have done in the past couple of years.”
Justin Rose executes on No. 16. He makes birdie and extends his lead. #themasters pic.twitter.com/6vOYduhoX8
— The Masters (@TheMasters) April 11, 2025
The Masters 2025: DeChambeau behind Rose
American Bryson DeChambeau is second after improving by a shot on his opening round to post 68 and move a shot behind Rose.
“I’m just going to give it my absolute best and whatever happens, happens,” the world number 19 philosophically suggested.
Every shot from Bryson DeChambeau’s second round — a four-under-par 68. #themasters pic.twitter.com/W60G6ipbge
— The Masters (@TheMasters) April 11, 2025
“And I’m OK with whatever does happen. Ultimately, it’s not everything, but it would be amazing to win. It’s just more [about] continuing to put myself in positions like this.”
Tyrrell Hatton has never won a major but the Englishman was level with DeChambeau by the time he finished the 15th with the help of a sensational wedgie from at least 100 yards out.
The 33-year-old had his best finish at the 2024 Masters, tying for sixth.
England’s Tyrrell Hatton moves into a tie for second following a birdie on No. 15. #themasters pic.twitter.com/zcj2SYjPhH
— The Masters (@TheMasters) April 11, 2025
Rory McIlroy: Masters ‘reward’
Rory McIlroy finished on an impressive 66, making up five shots on Rose after starting the day seven shots behind because of two late double bogeys.
“I wasn’t going to let two bad holes dictate the rest of the tournament for me,” McIlroy told BBC Sport NI, adding that he spoke to sports psychologist Bob Rotella about “patience” and “letting the score come to you”.
Quite the recovery on No. 14. Rory McIlroy hits an exacting approach from the woods to pin high. #themasters pic.twitter.com/7BQw0zP5b9
— The Masters (@TheMasters) April 11, 2025
“I’ve done too many times round here when I’ve tried to chase too early and shot myself in the foot, so it was a really good display of discipline and patience and I feel like that was rewarded.”
An eagle on the par-five 13th was among the highlights for McIlroy, who is looking to follow in the footsteps of Nick Faldo in 1990 and Tiger Woods in 2005 by recovering from seven behind after 18 holes to win.
With a birdie on Azalea, Corey Conners returns to a tie for third. #themasters pic.twitter.com/xsDjf88Rmc
— The Masters (@TheMasters) April 11, 2025
Scottie Scheffler five under
Canadian world number 21 Corey Conners joined McIlroy on six under, while reigning champion Scottie Scheffler was a shot further back after back-to-back bogeys on the 10th and 11th and a dropped shot on the 16th.
Scottie Scheffler birdies No. 14 and returns to a tie for third place. #themasters pic.twitter.com/pMAWZ2h9tM
— The Masters (@TheMasters) April 11, 2025
American Matt McCarty, Ireland’s Shane Lowry and Australian Jason Day were also on five under, with the cut forecast at two over.
