Sunday’s spherical promised an exciting sequel to McIlroy’s duel with DeChambeau eventually yr’s US Open.
The American, who snatched a dramatic triumph at Pinehurst, was second after three rounds and seemed poised to wreck the world quantity two’s hopes once more.
However after a promising begin which noticed him take the lead with a birdie on the second gap, DeChambeau slipped to a three-over-par 75 as Rose – who began the day seven again – emerged as McIlroy’s largest challenger.
Thirty-six gap chief Rose, who slipped down the leaderboard on Saturday, started with two birdies in his first three. Whereas bogeys at 4 and 5 stalled his momentum, he picked up 5 pictures in a seven-hole span to thrust himself into the combination.
Whereas former world primary Rose dropped additional pictures at 14 and 17, he birdied 15, 16 and drained a 20-footer on the final to pile the stress on McIlroy earlier than lacking his birdie effort within the play-off.
Having additionally completed runner-up eventually yr’s Open Championship, it’s one other heartbreaking loss for Rose, however he performed a central position in a Masters last spherical for the ages.
“He type of gave me a possibility on 18 from the green,” stated Rose of McIlroy’s miscued method to the final.
“That was good of him. However then he closed the door fantastically on 18 with two nice swings when it mattered most for him.
“What he is actually realized to do that yr is play far more managed golf, and clearly it is paying off for him. He is having an unbelievable season.”
Sweden’s Ludvig Aberg, who completed runner-up on his debut to Scheffler in 2024, briefly shared the lead with McIlroy and Rose however dropped 4 pictures in his final two holes to complete seventh.
Patrick Reed, champion in 2018, carded a closing 69, which was matched by two-time winner Scheffler, who completed a shot additional again on eight below.
