Justin Rose
Justin Rose is an English professional golfer who has won the 2013 U.S.
Justin Rose is an English professional golfer who has won the 2013 U.S. Open and the 2016 Olympic gold medal in men’s golf. He has played primarily on the PGA Tour and DP World Tour, reaching world No. 1 during his career.
Early life and amateur career
Rose was born in Johannesburg, South Africa, and later represented Great Britain & Ireland as an amateur in the 1997 Walker Cup. He first gained wider attention at the 1998 Open Championship at Royal Birkdale, where he finished as leading amateur.
Professional career
Rose turned professional in 1998 and built a career across the PGA Tour and DP World Tour. Official profiles credit him with 27 worldwide wins and multiple high-profile victories, including several World Golf Championships titles.
Major championships and Olympic success
His biggest career titles are the 2013 U.S. Open and the 2016 Olympic gold medal in Rio. He has also recorded multiple runner-up finishes at Augusta National and other top finishes in golf’s major championships.
World ranking and team golf
Rose has been ranked world No. 1 and has been a long-time European Ryder Cup player. Tournament and tour profiles also note his FedEx Cup and European tour success.
Key facts
- Rose won the 2013 U.S. Open at Merion Golf Club, his first major title.
- He won the gold medal in men’s golf at the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro.
- He has won 13 PGA Tour events and 11 DP World Tour events, according to tournament and tour profiles.
- He has reached world No. 1 in the Official World Golf Ranking during his career.
- He has been a Ryder Cup regular for Europe, with multiple appearances and team victories noted by official sources.
Justin Rose is relevant to Canadian readers through his participation in international men’s golf events and the PGA Tour, where he has regularly competed against Canadian golfers and appeared in tournaments followed in Canada.
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References
- The Open — https://www.theopen.com/players/justin-roseSupports: 1998 Open at Royal Birkdale, leading amateur finish, major wins, PGA Tour and DP World Tour victory totals, world No. 1 periods
- PGA Tour — https://www.pgatour.com/player/22405/justin-roseSupports: Nationality, birthplace, age, turned professional, PGA Tour wins, world ranking, 2026 results
- U.S. Open — https://www.usopen.com/players/22405.htmlSupports: 2013 U.S. Open win, 2016 Olympic gold medal, worldwide wins and PGA Tour win total
- The Masters — https://www.masters.com/en_US/players/player_22405.htmlSupports: Masters appearances, runner-up finishes, 2013 U.S. Open, 2016 Olympic gold, Walker Cup participation, residence
- ESPN — https://www.espn.com/golf/player/_/id/569/justin-roseSupports: Birthdate, birthplace, turned pro, physical profile
- DP World Tour — https://www.europeantour.com/players/justin-rose-1941/Supports: Birthplace and player identification
- BBC Sport — https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/golf/22932606Supports: 2013 U.S. Open victory and first Englishman in 43 years to win the tournament
- Justin Rose Official Website — https://www.justinrose.com/Supports: Professional identity, major title, Olympic gold medal, family information