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US Masters: Justin Rose holds narrow lead as frustrated Rory McIlroy bows out Justin Thomas and Jordan Spieth among the big names stacking up behind the leader
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Marc Leishman hits his second to the 13th. Photo: Justin Lane/EPA
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There is an old adage about those prone to aches and ailments getting wrapped in cotton wool for their own protection. Such self-preservation featured in Justin Rose’s build-up to this 85th edition of the Masters tournament and, so far, that approach would appear to have worked in the Englishman’s quest to add a green jacket to his wardrobe.
US Masters: Shane Lowry battles back as Justin Rose surges ahead Jordan Spieth among the few to shoot under par on a day when Augusta showed its teeth
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The azaleas and flowering dogwoods acted as pretty decorative diversions, for – in truth – the real threat to players in this 85th edition of the Masters tournament came on the short grass. Slick, fast and firm greens provided an examination of the most important clubs in the bag where players’ ability to make approaches stick and then for the putter to do the job required of it meant for contrasting fortunes.