Justin Rose charges into four-shot lead with commanding first-round 65 at the Masters

Justin Rose raced into a four-shot lead at the Masters thanks to a superb back nine that saw him finish the day seven-under par.

Justin Rose raced into a four-shot lead on Thursday thanks to a superb back nine that saw him finish on seven-under par. Despite being two-over after seven holes, the Englishman rallied and hit an eagle on the eighth and seven birdies between the ninth and 17th to close four shots ahead of second-placed Brian Harman and Hideki Matsuyama.