Rose on course to end five-year wait

The five-year wait for a European to win a major title again could well end at the Masters this weekend. And Justin Rose still leads the race.

Rose on course to end five-year wait
Fri, 09 Apr, 2004 - 22:42

The five-year wait for a European to win a major title again could well end at the Masters this weekend. And Justin Rose still leads the race.

The 23-year-old from Hampshire, two ahead after his opening 67, looked calm and composed today as he added a 71 which, late in the day, maintained his advantage.

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