The golf star has spoken out after coming close at Augusta on Sunday.

Justin Rose has heartbreakingly admitted that he is ‘tormented’ after missing out on Masters glory to Rory McIlroy on Sunday.

McIlroy won the first green jacket of his career on Sunday, with the Northern Irishman defeating his English rival via a dramatic play-off to etch his name into the history books.

It was Rose’s second play-off defeat at Augusta, with the 44-year-old previously beaten by Sergio Garcia back in 2017.

The golf star has now spoken out after his near-miss, admitting that he’s got ‘mixed emotions’ and is ‘tormented’ by his failure to come out on top.

Justin Rose has heartbreakingly admitted that he is ‘tormented’ after missing out on Masters glory to Rory McIlroy on Sunday/GETTY

“Mixed emotions for sure,” he said ahead of the RBC Heritage at Hilton Head.

“A lot of outpouring from people with a lot of positive comments coming at me, so trying to absorb that and absorb the week, but at the same time looking at my phone and wishing there was a different message there.

“Having been in that situation before and even more so this time, I could really sense what it would be like to win it. I was right there on the edge of winning it, obviously.

“I certainly don’t feel down because of the performance I was able to put in and how I was able to feel putting in that performance, but just sort of … I don’t know what the right word is, tormented, probably by the thought of what might have been.

“I take that loss pretty badly. But listen, I was a stone’s throw away from winning the Open, winning the Masters.

“I would have been going for a Grand Slam at the PGA. It’s like, it can be that close. I’ve got to believe that.

“The last two majors I’ve been right there and been beaten by the top players in the world at the peak of their game.

“But on both occasions, I’ve felt like I’ve stepped up, I’ve hit the shots, I’ve played well, I’ve felt great, and I’m doing the right things to win.

Rory McIlroy was pushed all the way by Justin Rose at the Masters on SundayREUTERS

“So I just have to keep the level high enough to keep creating those opportunities.”

While it was a devastating day for Rose, it was a night to remember for McIlroy.

The Briton had gone into the Masters with the weight of the world on his shoulders, having failed to win a major since 2014.

Now, however, he’s one of just six men to achieve the career Grand Slam.

McIlroy, speaking in the aftermath of his sensational achievement, said: “You have to be the eternal optimist in this game.

“I have been saying it until I am blue in the face but I truly believe I am a better player now than 10 year ago.

“It is so hard to stay patient, keep coming back and not being able to get it done.

“There were points on the back nine where I thought, ‘have I let this slip again?’ but I responded and am really proud of myself.

Justin Rose shot 10 birdies on Sunday as he missed out on Masters glory to Rory McIlroy

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“It has been an emotional week so I am thrilled to be last man standing. It’s my 17th time here and I started to wonder if it would ever be my time.

“I’m just absolutely honoured and thrilled and just so proud to be able to call myself a Masters champion.”