Justin Rose Makes Masters Cut After Dramatic Second Round

Justin Rose Makes Masters Cut After Dramatic Second Round...

Justin Rose kept his Masters hopes alive Friday, narrowly making the cut after a tense second round at Augusta National. The 45-year-old Englishman, a fan favorite in the U.S., shot an even-par 72 to finish at 3-over for the tournament - just inside the cut line of 4-over.

Rose's performance is trending among American golf fans because of his dramatic back-nine rally. After bogeying three of his first five holes, he birdied the iconic 12th and 13th holes to secure his weekend spot. The 2013 U.S. Open champion has six top-10 Masters finishes, including runner-up in 2017.

Augusta National's challenging conditions have dominated this year's tournament, with only 60 players surviving the cut. Rose's experience on the treacherous greens proved crucial, particularly his 15-foot par save on the 17th hole. The veteran's resilience resonates with U.S. audiences who remember his past Masters heroics.

Social media erupted after Rose's clutch finish, with #RoseAtTheMasters trending on Twitter. Golf analysts noted his 87.5% driving accuracy Friday - best among late starters. The performance keeps alive his quest to become the oldest Masters champion, surpassing Jack Nicklaus' 1986 record (46 years old).

Rose will tee off Saturday morning in a group with fellow major winner Jason Day. Weekend coverage airs on CBS, with early round highlights drawing strong U.S. viewership. The Englishman remains a longshot at +8000 odds, but his Friday fightback ensures another chapter in his Augusta story.