Scheffler just completed his seventh Masters with undoubtedly one of his more impressive performances, and the truth is that he had a decidedly poor week at Augusta National Golf Club and still nearly won the thing for a third time.
Just as Rory McIlroy answered every doubt in last year’s Masters win, Rose could have come to the sweetest peace with a victory on Sunday. Instead, he walked away with more kudos for his skill and grit, but the nagging feeling that he still couldn’t do enough to seize a green jacket.
Both men have a chance to claim their second green jacket, with the other standing in the way. If that isn’t a recipe for must-see sports theatre, we don’t know what is.
Australian Golf Digest
