Justin Rose Holds Masters Lead at the Turn in Pursuit of First Green Jacket

Augusta, Ga. — Englishman Justin Rose has seized the outright lead as the Masters reaches the midway point of the final round, positioning himself for a long-sought green jacket. The 43-year-old, who has recorded six top-10 finishes at Augusta National without a victory, carded a steady front-nine performance to move atop the leaderboard at the turn.

Rose’s charge comes after years of near-misses at the year’s first major. With nine holes remaining, the former U.S. Open champion now controls his destiny on golf’s most storied stage.