article_snippet.sent: For a player who has been virtually a fixture in the top five for the last three years it was certainly a dent to the ego, with the Masters now just around the corner.
article_snippet.sent: ’s solution to ’s miserable form — three missed cuts and a 55th-place finish at the Cadillac Championship in four PGA Tour starts
article_snippet.sent: In the first round of the Shell Houston Open on Thursday there were encouraging signs his decline will prove temporary.
article_snippet.sent: On a day when American Scott Piercy went round in 63 and Phil Mickelson enjoyed American Scott Piercy best round in months with a 66, it was hardly surprising the only reporter waiting to talk to Justin Rose was this one.
article_snippet.sent: Rose might be the only player in Masters history to have led or had a share of the lead after every round bar the last one.
article_snippet.sent: he best chance so far of finishing on top after 72 holes came in 2007, when he stood on the 17th hole tied for the lead only to run up a fatal double-bogey six.
article_snippet.sent: It was a good start to the tournament
article_snippet.sent: The only thing missing was chipping and short game.'
article_snippet.sent: In the afternoon wave, Padraig Harrington and Lee Westwood both made good starts to play Padraig Harrington and Lee Westwood both first six holes in two under.