Final round of Masters packed with 'wonderful storylines'

AUGUSTA,

Ga. (AP) -- Justin Rose sounded more like a golf fan planning out his Sunday TV schedule than a coleader at the Masters prepping for the final round.

There's Jordan Spieth, who "obviously has a special relationship the Masters," Rose said. And Rickie Fowler, who will "be all up for it tomorrow." And his Ryder Cup teammate Sergio Garcia, who will "have a great opportunity."

He summed up his rundown saying, "There's wonderful storylines."

One of the biggest might be Rose, who enters the fray at Augusta National with a championship pedigree and a closer's ability to come through in the big moment. He did it to win the U.S. Open in 2013 and last summer when he captured an Olympic gold medal in Rio.

Rose reached the top with a run of five birdies over his last seven holes.

"I'm a major champion, but I'm looking for more," Rose said. "I'm certainly looking for my first Masters and my first green jacket."

Garcia and Fowler will also be seeking their first major wins. Garcia has played in 71 straight majors and hopes to shed the title of the best-ever without a major win. He'll be paired with Rose, a friend, for the final 18 holes.

"Should be a great match-up in the last group," Garcia sai d.

Fowler had a memorable 2014 major season, finishing in the top five of all four events - although he did not win. He's worked to improve his fitness, health, golf game and mental approach the past six months and believes he's arrived at the perfect nexus to take the next step to major champion.