Live Updates: 2025 Masters Day 2 Leaderboard as Scottie Scheffler Chases Justin Rose’s Lead

The Masters 2025 Day Two: Justin Rose Holds Lead Amid Thrilling Moves
Augusta National Golf Club, Georgia | Updated: 16:23 BST, 11 April 2025

Image: Justin Rose tees off at Augusta National
Justin Rose extended his lead early but faced pressure from a surging field.

Leaderboard Highlights (11:00 AM Update):
Justin Rose (-7) maintained a narrow lead despite a bogey on the fifth hole. Ludvig Aberg (-5) and Bryson DeChambeau (-4) closed in, while Scottie Scheffler (-4) lurked dangerously. Rory McIlroy (-1) electrified crowds with a miraculous birdie from the trees on the second hole, sparking hopes for a weekend charge.

Key Moments:

• McIlroy’s Magic: After a wayward drive, McIlroy punched a shot from the pine straw to set up a birdie, moving him to one-under for the day. Image: McIlroy’s recovery shot
• Matt McCarty’s Rollercoaster: After dropping to +2 early, McCarty birdied four straight holes to rocket into a tie for eighth (-2). Image: McCarty in a bunker
• Cut Line Drama: The projected cut shifted from +2 to +1, threatening stars like Jon Rahm (+3) and Phil Mickelson (+4). Amateurs, including Hiroshi Tai (+3), faced elimination.

Notable Performances:

• DeChambeau’s Charge: The U.S. Open champion birdied the second hole to join the tie for second.
• Sungjae Im’s Surge: The South Korean fired back-to-back birdies, climbing to -3.
• Aberg’s Steady Play: The Swedish star birdied the third to claim solo second before DeChambeau joined him.

Image: Ludvig Aberg lining up a putt

Cut Line Watch:
ESPN’s updated projection (+1) left 51 players in contention. Bernhard Langer (+2) aimed to become the oldest golfer to make the Masters cut at 67, while Fred Couples (-1) sought to extend his record. Max Homa (+3) teetered on the edge after a bogey-bogey start.

Weather Impact:
Gusty winds challenged players, with afternoon rain threatening later groups. Early starters like McCarty capitalized on calmer conditions.

Featured Groups Recap:

• Rose’s Group: The leader’s steady drives contrasted with Homa’s struggles.
• McIlroy-Åberg Pairing: Aberg’s precision and McIlroy’s flair drew large crowds.

Quirky Moments:

• Frenchman Matthieu Pavon’s bold striped outfit sparked fashion debates. Image: Pavon’s attire
• A spectator’s errant phone alarm during a backswing led to lighthearted chaos.

Looking Ahead:
With Rose’s lead shrinking, Saturday promises fireworks. Scheffler, DeChambeau, and Aberg loom as threats, while McIlroy’s resurgence could shake up the leaderboard.

Stay tuned for Day Three updates as the 2025 Masters intensifies!

Image: Augusta National’s iconic 12th hole

Compiled by Mail Sport. Follow live coverage for real-time leaderboard changes and highlights.