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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Carl Markham

FORGOTTEN HISTORY: Justin rose and rory mcilroy locked in another last day tussle for masters glory | History Defined

Justin Rose waves after his putt on the eighth hole during the final round of the Masters (Matt Slocum/AP) - (AP)

Defending champion Rory McIlroy and Justin Rose were locked in another final-day tussle for the green jacket at Augusta National as they had been 12 months ago.

Then it came down to a play-off which the Northern Irishman won to secure the career grand slam as his Ryder Cup team-mate had started well ahead of him and charged through the field with a brilliant 66.

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