Justin Rose’ secret weapon at The Masters? This incredible RV.

You need to be able to exploit every marginal gain and go the extra mile if you’re going to win a major championship these days.

Just ask Justin Rose.

The 44-year-old leads the way at Augusta National going into the weekend. Rounds of 65 and 71 gave him a one-shot advantage over nearest challenger Bryson DeChambeau as the Englishman seeks his first green jacket and second major title.

Approaching what he calls the ‘Indian Summer’ of his career, Rose recognises that the window to add to his 2013 US Open win is narrowing.

That’s why he has completely rededicated himself to his game, leaving no stone unturned in his bid to add to his already hugely impressive CV.

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Take his spectacular RV, for example.

Rose is far from alone in having a luxurious mobile home following him around the USA. There is, indeed, a big RV scene on the PGA Tour, which has at various times included Jordan Spieth, Jason Day and Jimmy Walker.

The unit owned by Rose, however, is designed more for function than comfort, as he explained in a video with Golf.com last year.

The former world No.1 bought the trailer in 2023 and subsequently set about modifying it.

Out went the home comforts; in went a sauna, ice bath, steam shower, and even an oxygen machine.

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You can watch the video here.

After his second round on Friday, Rose spoke about the difference his mobile health centre has made to his game.

“It’s more of a recovery vehicle than a gym,” he said. “Got to stay young. The whole reason for having it is, I live in England and play the PGA Tour and so there’s a lot of travel. How do I mitigate that extra load on my body to stay willing and able and capable enough to compete out here.

“So, anything I can do to mitigate the wear and tear on my body, especially as I get older, obviously I’m willing to invest in that. I think it’s been very helpful.”

Michael McEwan is bunkered's Head of Content and has been part of the team since 2004. In that time, he has interviewed almost every major figure within the sport, from Jack Nicklaus, to Rory McIlroy, to Donald Trump. The host of the multi award-winning bunkered Podcast and a member of Balfron Golfing Society, Michael is the author of three books and is the 2023 PPA Scotland 'Writer of the Year' and 'Columnist of the Year'. Dislikes white belts, yellow balls and iron headcovers. Likes being drawn out of the media ballot to play Augusta National.

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