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Rory McIlroy finally secured his long-awaited, coveted green jacket at Augusta National Golf Club last year after coming so close to it several times before.
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Could Justin Rose follow in McIlroy’s footsteps by the time the sun sets on the 90th edition of the Masters?
It’s something the Englishman once again has put himself in a position to challenge for in Sunday’s final at Augusta National. He is currently in a tie for third and three strokes back of McIlroy and Cameron Young for first place on the leaderboard (at the time of this writing) after netting two birdies and a bogey through five holes.
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Rose nearly reached golf immortality last season when he rallied to the back-nine tear, shooting 6-under 66 to get into a playoff with McIlroy, who eventually won the playoff on the first hole to win his green jacket.
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“I’m comfortable here but never complacent,” Rose said after his third round on Saturday where he shot a 3-under 69. “I feel like there’s always something to learn, something to push for. You’ve always got to respect the golf course.
Here’s what to know about Rose’s history at Augusta National in the Masters:
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See photos of the Masters gnome tradition at Augusta National
During Masters week at Augusta National, tradition shows up in all forms, from green jackets to the small details patrons carry with them around the grounds.
These images capture one of the tournament’s quieter traditions, as Masters gnomes pop up throughout Augusta National and add a playful note to one of golf’s most serious stages.
Above, a patron carries a Masters gnome at Augusta National Golf Club during the 2026 Masters Tournament on April 6, 2026, in Augusta, Georgia.
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See photos of the Masters gnome tradition at Augusta National
During Masters week at Augusta National, tradition shows up in all forms, from green jackets to the small details patrons carry with them around the grounds.
These images capture one of the tournament’s quieter traditions, as Masters gnomes pop up throughout Augusta National and add a playful note to one of golf’s most serious stages.
Above, a patron carries a Masters gnome at Augusta National Golf Club during the 2026 Masters Tournament on April 6, 2026, in Augusta, Georgia.
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See photos of the Masters gnome tradition at Augusta National
A Masters gnome rides along as patrons take in the grounds during tournament week at Augusta National.
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See photos of the Masters gnome tradition at Augusta National
One of the quieter traditions of the Masters appears, carried casually through the grounds by a patron.
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See photos of the Masters gnome tradition at Augusta National
A patron brings a touch of whimsy to Augusta National with a Masters gnome in hand.
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See photos of the Masters gnome tradition at Augusta National
Detail view of the Masters gnome during the final round of the Augusta National Women’s Amateur golf tournament at Augusta National Golf Club.
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See photos of the Masters gnome tradition at Augusta National
A Masters Gnome during the final round of the Augusta National Women’s Amateur golf tournament at Augusta National Golf Club.
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See photos of the Masters gnome tradition at Augusta National
Detail view of the Masters gnomes during the final round of the Augusta National Women’s Amateur golf tournament at Augusta National Golf Club.
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See photos of the Masters gnome tradition at Augusta National
Detail view of the Masters gnomes during the final round of the Augusta National Women’s Amateur golf tournament at Augusta National Golf Club.
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See photos of the Masters gnome tradition at Augusta National
A detailed view of a boxed gnome during the third round of the Augusta National Women’s Amateur at Augusta National Golf Club on April 04, 2026 in Augusta, Georgia.
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See photos of the Masters gnome tradition at Augusta National
A detailed view of a boxed gnome during the third round of the Augusta National Women’s Amateur at Augusta National Golf Club on April 04, 2026 in Augusta, Georgia.
Has Justin Rose won the Masters?
No, Rose has not received a green jacket in his career. He has, however, come close to winning at Augusta National on three separate occasions, including in last year’s playoff loss to McIlroy.
He is one of nine golfers to finish as the runner-up at least three times in the history of the Masters. He first finished as the runner-up in 2015, when he finished in a tie for second with Phil Mickelson and four strokes behind Jordan Spieth. He then finished as the runner-up in 2017 when he lost the first hole of the playoff with Sergio Garcia.
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Justin Rose finishes at the Masters
The 2026 Masters Tournament is Rose’s 21st time playing at Augusta National. He has finished in the top 25 in 15 of his previous 20 trips to Augusta National.
Here’s a look at Rose’s last finishes at the Masters going back to 2020:
Score in parentheses
2020: Finished t-23rd (-5)
2021: Finished t-7th (-5)
2023: Finished t-16th (-2)
2025: Finished runner-up (-11)
Click here to view Rose’s full career finishes at the Masters and Augusta National.
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Has Justin Rose won the Masters? Golfer’s history at Augusta National
