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The Masters Power Rankings: Top ten picks to don the green jacket

By Mike Randleman

AUGUSTA, GA - APRIL 02: Way finding signs are pictured during a practice round prior to the start of the 2018 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 2, 2018 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)
AUGUSTA, GA - APRIL 02: Way finding signs are pictured during a practice round prior to the start of the 2018 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 2, 2018 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images) /
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AUGUSTA, GA – APRIL 09: Justin Rose of England tips his cap on the 18th hole before heading into a playoff during the final round of the 2017 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 9, 2017 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by David Cannon/Getty Images) /

Justin Rose had one arm in the jacket at times during the 2017 Masters. He led on the back nine on Sunday against a previously snakebitten Sergio Garcia. The two both separated from the pack before Garcia finished in style in a playoff.

That was Rose’s second runner-up finish at Augusta and the last of his five top-10s here in 12 starts. He’s also never missed a cut, let alone finish worse than T39.

So many close calls without a win can be gnawing. Rose has one of the best demeanors in the game and appears to have peace of mind about his Augusta shortcomings.

"“I have positive and fond memories of last year. I hit a lot of great shots,” Rose was quoted by the BBC. “I don’t feel bad about it whatsoever but when you lose a playoff in a major you look back and think what might have been.”"

Rose admitted it took a month or so to recapture the motivation. He’s since back to his world class play.

The Englishman won three times in Europe and Asia late in 2017 and has three worldwide top-10s in 2018.

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