Justin Rose
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About Justin Rose
Justin Rose captured a major championship victory, joining the exclusive club of major winners. His first major came at the 2013 US Open at age 32.
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Career Highlights
- 2013 U.S. Open — Captured major championship at Merion Golf Club
- 1998 Open Championship — Finished 4th as 17-year-old amateur, holing out from 50 yards on final hole for birdie to win silver medal
- 2016 Olympics — Won gold medal in golf's return to the Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro
- World #1 — Reached the top of world rankings in September 2018, holding position for 13 weeks
- 2018 FedEx Cup — Won the PGA Tour's season-long championship
- 27 Professional Wins — Including 13 PGA Tour victories and 11 European Tour titles
Did You Know?
- The 21-Cut Struggle: Despite his brilliant amateur showing at the 1998 Open, Rose turned professional the next day and missed the cut in his first 21 consecutive events, including European Tour qualifying school — one of the most dramatic starts to a professional career
- Child Prodigy: Born in Johannesburg to English parents, Rose moved to England at age 5. He broke 70 for the first time at age 11 and was a plus-three handicap by 14, playing in the 1997 Walker Cup at just 17 years old
- Olympic Pioneer: Rose's 2016 gold medal made him the first Olympic golf champion in 112 years (since 1904), as golf returned to the Games after a lengthy absence. He's also honored as an MBE (Member of the British Empire)