The Battle for the Green Jacket: Masters Contenders' Mental Strategies

The leading Masters contenders use different mental approaches for the Green Jacket.

The Masters tournament is heating up! Three of the top contenders - Justin Rose, Rory McIlroy, and Bryson DeChambeau - have distinct ways of managing their minds to perform at their best. Rose, the 36-hole leader, opts to switch off and spend time with family for mental recovery. McIlroy, two shots behind Rose, uses family life to compartmentalize his day and bounce back. DeChambeau, known as 'the Scientist', leaves no stone unturned in his pursuit. World number one Scottie Scheffler and others also pose a threat on the stacked leaderboard. Follow the live commentary on the BBC Sport website and app!

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