Beating a 63 at the Masters? Justin Rose still has an eye on perfection

Only two people have managed a round of 63 at the Masters, Nick Price and Greg Norman.
Justin Rose plays a shot from the 11th hole tee box during a practice round prior to the 2026 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 07, 2026 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)

Justin Rose plays a shot from the 11th hole tee box during a practice round prior to the 2026 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 07, 2026 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)

Brooks Koepka was asked a couple of years ago whether it was possible to shoot 59 at the Masters and shatter that most hallowed scoring barrier few will ever touch and even fewer have accomplished in a professional tournament.

The look of incredulity that crossed his face was at once withering and comical.

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