Mark Cannizzaro Justin Rose back in Masters contention — maybe now he can shed that baggage By Mark Cannizzaro Published April 9, 2026, 8:54 p.m. ET Justin Rose lines up a putt on the 18th hole during the first round of the Masters on April 9, 2026 at Augusta National. Getty Images AUGUSTA, Ga. — Sure, Justin Rose carries his share of baggage with him when he drives down Magnolia Lane each year — now 21 years into this Masters journey.
And yes, that baggage got considerably heavier after last year’s loss to Rory McIlroy in a playoff.
Because it was his third runner-up finish at the Masters (second in a playoff).
And because he’s 45 years old with the window of opportunity to win a green jacket slowly closing.
