Justin Rose drops all-time quote after qualifying for The Open
Justin Rose has secured his place in this month’s Open at Royal Troon by excelling in the 36-hole qualifier, a performance that reminded him of the unique importance of competing in a major. Rose earned his spot in the final men’s major of the year with an outstanding display at Burnham & Berrow, finishing the…
Justin Rose has secured his place in this month’s Open at Royal Troon by excelling in the 36-hole qualifier, a performance that reminded him of the unique importance of competing in a major. Rose earned his spot in the final men’s major of the year with an outstanding display at Burnham & Berrow, finishing the day at eight-under par with scores of 66 and 68 in challenging conditions.
Alongside Rose, amateur Dominic Clemons, Charlie Lindh, and LIV Golf pro Abraham Ancer also secured spots at the Open from this venue. In contrast, Sergio Garcia, a notable player, failed to qualify and expressed his dissatisfaction, attributing it to the officials’ decisions.
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Reflecting on his journey, Rose shared his deep connection with The Open, which began when he first qualified at Scotscraig at the age of 14. “The Open has been a bit of a fairytale and love story for me since I was 14,” Rose told reporters. “Winning the silver medal at Royal Birkdale a few years later made it even more special. You often take it for granted when you’re exempt and can just turn up and play for many years, but as you get older, things get a bit harder. In some ways, having to qualify makes you appreciate The Open even more and understand how special it is.”
Returning to Burnham & Berrow was also nostalgic for Rose, marking his first visit since 1997. “I was grateful to be back and walk down memory lane,” he added.
Rose has had a mixed record in this year’s majors. He missed the cut at The Masters with rounds of 73 and 78 but rebounded with a top-10 finish at the PGA Championship, tying for sixth at Valhalla Golf Club. However, he missed the cut again at last month’s U.S. Open at Pinehurst No. 2. On the PGA Tour, Rose missed cuts at both the Arnold Palmer Invitational and the Players Championship, with his best finish being a tie for 11th at the rain-affected AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am.
Despite these inconsistent performances, Rose remains optimistic about his chances at The Open. “Right now, I’ve got a bit of a buzz because it’s super exciting to have made it through,” he told Sky Sports’ Jamie Weir. “Sometimes, you just want to qualify for The Open to be part of it again, but I still feel like I can win it. And to win it, you have to be in it, so it was crucial to get the job done today and give myself a shot at that dream.”
Rose made his Open debut in 1998 and famously holed a wedge shot on the 72nd hole for birdie, finishing tied for fourth. His continued dedication and enthusiasm for the tournament underscore his enduring passion for The Open and the aspiration to one day lift the claret jug.
