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 about 12 hours ago Marc Leishman hits his second to the 13th. Photo: Justin Lane/EPA Rory McIlroy was well out of sorts in missing the cut. Photo: Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images Previous Image
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.