Career Timeline of Justin Rose: Major Achievements and Milestones

How Justin Rose built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.

Justin Rose is a professional golfer from England who competes on both the European and PGA Tours. Rose reached the number one position in the Official World Golf Ranking in 2018. He is considered one of the top golfers in the world.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

1997: Played in Walker Cup

In 1997, at the age of 17, Justin Rose played in the Walker Cup, an amateur golf competition.

1998: Fourth Place at Open Championship

In 1998, Justin Rose finished in fourth place at the Open Championship as an amateur, marking an early career highlight.

1998: Worldwide Prominence at Open Championship

In 1998, Justin Rose gained worldwide prominence at the Open Championship held at Royal Birkdale Golf Club, finishing in a tie for fourth and winning the silver medal for low amateur.

1998: Turned Professional

In 1998, following his success at the Open Championship, Justin Rose turned professional. He missed the cut in his first 21 consecutive events, including the European Tour qualifying school.

1999: Earned European Tour Card

In 1999, Justin Rose earned his first European Tour card after finishing 4th at the qualifying school.

2001: Consecutive Second-Place Finishes

In 2001, Justin Rose opened the season with consecutive second-place finishes in South Africa and finished the year in the top 40 on the Order of Merit.

2002: First European Tour Title

In 2002, Justin Rose won his first European Tour title, marking a significant milestone in his professional career.

2002: First Professional Event Victory

In 2002, Justin Rose won his first professional event, the Dunhill Championship in South Africa. He also had three further victories that year, including the Nashua Masters, The Crowns Tournament and the Victor Chandler British Masters.

2003: Reached Number 33 in World Golf Ranking

In 2003, Justin Rose reached number 33 in the Official World Golf Ranking.

2004: Claimed PGA Tour Card

In 2004, Justin Rose earned enough money to claim his PGA Tour card as a non-member after finishing with more money than the 125th ranked player on the money list. He played mostly in America on the PGA Tour while also maintaining his membership on the European Tour.

2005: Concentrated on PGA Tour and Returned to European Tour

In March 2005, Justin Rose announced that he was quitting the European Tour and concentrating on playing on the PGA Tour. In August of that year, he made an about-face by announcing his intention to return to the European Tour. Later that week he had his best result of the year, leading the Buick Championship in Connecticut after three rounds before slipping to a third-place finish.

September 2006: Led PGA Tour Tournament

In September 2006, Justin Rose led a PGA Tour tournament for the first time at the Canadian Open, going into the final round.

November 2006: Won Australian Masters

In November 2006, Justin Rose won the Australian Masters, claiming his first title in four years.

April 2007: Reached New World Ranking

In April 2007, Justin Rose surpassed his previous best world ranking, reaching number 26 after a top 5 finish at the Masters.

2007: Led European Tour's Order of Merit

In 2007, Justin Rose led the European Tour's Order of Merit, underscoring a year of strong performance.

2010: Victory at Memorial Tournament

In 2010, Justin Rose won the Memorial Tournament in Ohio, marking his first win on American soil.

September 2011: Won BMW Championship

In September 2011, Justin Rose won the BMW Championship at Cog Hill Golf & Country Club in Illinois by two strokes.

October 2012: Won Turkish Airlines World Golf Final

In October 2012, Justin Rose won the 8-man Turkish Airlines World Golf Final, defeating Lee Westwood by a single stroke in the final. He also beat Tiger Woods by a stroke in the semi-final.

March 2013: Finished Second at Arnold Palmer Invitational

In March 2013, Justin Rose finished second to Tiger Woods at the Arnold Palmer Invitational and rose to a career-high of third in the world rankings.

June 2013: Won U.S. Open

In June 2013, Justin Rose won the U.S. Open, becoming the first Englishman to win the tournament since Tony Jacklin in 1970.

2013: First Major Championship at U.S. Open

In 2013, Justin Rose claimed his first major championship at the U.S. Open, a defining moment in his career.

June 2014: Won Quicken Loans National and Aberdeen Asset Management Scottish Open

In June 2014, Justin Rose won the Quicken Loans National and the Aberdeen Asset Management Scottish Open.

2015: Runner-Up at Masters Tournament

In 2015, Justin Rose finished as runner-up at the Masters Tournament, marking a notable performance.

2015: Finished Second at Masters Tournament and Won Zurich Classic of New Orleans

In 2015, Justin Rose finished in a tie for second with Phil Mickelson at the Masters Tournament and later won his seventh PGA Tour tournament at the Zurich Classic of New Orleans.

2016: Gold Medal at Summer Olympics

In 2016, Justin Rose earned a gold medal at the Summer Olympics, a significant achievement in his career.

April 2017: Lost in Playoff at Masters

In April 2017, Justin Rose lost to Sergio García in a sudden-death playoff at the Masters Tournament.

December 2017: Host of British Masters

In December 2017, it was announced that Justin Rose would be the host of the 2018 British Masters and would take the event to Walton Heath Golf Club.

2017: Runner-Up at Masters Tournament

In 2017, Justin Rose finished as runner-up at the Masters Tournament, achieving another strong result.

May 2018: Won Fort Worth Invitational

In May 2018, Justin Rose won the Fort Worth Invitational on the PGA Tour.

September 2018: Moved to World Number One

In September 2018, Justin Rose's high finishes in two FedEx Cup Playoffs events moved him to World Number One in the Official World Golf Ranking.

November 2018: Defended Title at Turkish Airlines Open

On 4 November 2018, Justin Rose successfully defended his title at the Turkish Airlines Open with a playoff victory over Li Haotong.

2018: Runner-Up at Open Championship

In 2018, Justin Rose finished as runner-up at the Open Championship, showcasing a strong performance.

2018: Hosting British Masters

In 2018, Justin Rose hosted the British Masters at Walton Heath Golf Club.

2018: Reached World Number One

In 2018, Justin Rose reached the number one position in the Official World Golf Ranking for the first time.

January 2019: Farmers Insurance Open win and new sponsors

In January 2019, Justin Rose won the Farmers Insurance Open on the PGA Tour and announced new sponsors. He transitioned from TaylorMade Golf to Honma in a 10-club deal and switched from Adidas to Bonobos for his clothing.

May 2020: Honma deal cancellation

In May 2020, Justin Rose's deal with Honma was cancelled after he fell from #1 to #14 in the world rankings.

February 2023: AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am win

In February 2023, Justin Rose won the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am, ending a four-year winless streak. He shot a final-round 66 to win by three shots over Brendon Todd and Brandon Wu.

September 2023: 2023 Ryder Cup

In September 2023, Justin Rose played on the European team in the 2023 Ryder Cup at Marco Simone Golf and Country Club in Guidonia, Rome, Italy. The European team won 16.5–11.5, with Rose's record being 1–1–1, including a loss in his Sunday singles match against Patrick Cantlay.