History of Justin Rose in Timeline

Justin Rose is a highly accomplished English professional golfer who competes on both the European and PGA Tours. He achieved the world number one ranking in the Official World Golf Ranking in 2018, marking a significant milestone in his career. Rose has had a distinguished career with numerous professional wins and major championship victories.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

1950: Hogan's Shot

In June 2013, Rose's shot was reminiscent of Hogan's shot from about the same area, landing his approach on the green and two putting for the victory, as Hogan had in 1950.

1970: Tony Jacklin Won U.S. Open

Rose became the first Englishman to win the U.S. Open since Tony Jacklin in 1970.

July 1980: Justin Rose's Birth

In July 1980, Justin Peter Rose was born. He is an English professional golfer.

Others born on this day/year

1997: Played in the Walker Cup

In 1997, Justin Rose, at the age of 17, participated in the Walker Cup, marking an early stage in his amateur career.

1998: Prominence at the Open Championship

In 1998, Justin Rose achieved worldwide prominence at the Open Championship held at Royal Birkdale Golf Club where he finished in a tie for fourth and won the silver medal for low amateur.

1998: Turned Professional After Open Championship

In 1998, immediately following his success at the Open Championship, Justin Rose transitioned to a professional golfer, although he faced initial struggles in his career.

1999: Earned European Tour Card

In 1999, Justin Rose secured his first European Tour card by finishing 4th at the qualifying school, marking a step forward after initial struggles.

2001: Consecutive Second-Place Finishes

In 2001, Justin Rose commenced the season with back-to-back second-place finishes in South Africa, contributing to a top-40 finish 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: Won Dunhill Championship

In 2002, Justin Rose won his first professional event, the Dunhill Championship in South Africa, followed by three more victories that year.

2003: Reached Number 33 in World Ranking

In 2003, Justin Rose achieved a ranking of number 33 in the Official World Golf Ranking.

2004: Claimed PGA Tour Card

In 2004, Justin Rose secured his PGA Tour card as a non-member due to his earnings, while also maintaining his European Tour membership.

2005: Quitting European Tour

In 2005, Justin Rose initially announced his decision to leave the European Tour, but later reversed the decision and returned.

September 2006: Led Canadian Open

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

November 2006: Won Australian Masters

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

December 2006: Rose marries Kate Phillips

In December 2006, Justin Rose married Kate Phillips, a former international gymnast.

April 2007: Reached Career Best World Ranking

On April 8, 2007, Justin Rose surpassed his previous best world ranking by 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, showcasing his success and consistency on the tour.

2007: Reached Top Twenty in World Rankings

In 2007, Justin Rose reached the top twenty of the World Rankings for the first time, later becoming the top-ranked British golfer and winning the European Tour Order of Merit.

February 2009: Birth of Rose's first child

In February 2009, Justin Rose and his wife Kate Phillips welcomed their first child, a son.

2009: HSBC Champions becomes WGC event

In 2009, the HSBC Champions became a WGC event.

2009: Sean Foley Becomes Coach

Since the end of 2009, Canadian golf instructor Sean Foley coaches Justin Rose, marking a change in his training regime.

2010: Victory at the Memorial Tournament

In 2010, Justin Rose had a third place at the Honda Classic in Florida, and then 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, securing a two-stroke victory.

January 2012: Birth of Rose's daughter

In January 2012, Justin Rose and his wife Kate Phillips had a daughter.

October 2012: Won Turkish Airlines World Golf Final

On 12 October 2012, Justin Rose won the 8-man Turkish Airlines World Golf Final defeating Lee Westwood by a single stroke in the final.

March 2013: Finished Second at Arnold Palmer Invitational

On 25 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: Played U.S. Open

In June 2013, Justin Rose played in the U.S. Open, entering the final round two strokes behind leader Phil Mickelson.

2013: First Major Championship at U.S. Open

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

June 2014: Won Quicken Loans National

In June 2014, Justin Rose secured victory at the Quicken Loans National, triumphing over Shawn Stefani in a sudden-death playoff.

2015: Masters Tournament

In 2015, Rose tied for second place with Phil Mickelson at the Masters Tournament, where Jordan Spieth emerged as the winner.

2016: Gold Medal at Summer Olympics

In 2016, Justin Rose earned a gold medal at the Summer Olympics, representing a pinnacle of success in his golfing career.

2016: Represented UK at Olympics in Rio de Janeiro

In 2016, Justin Rose represented the United Kingdom at the Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, where he won a gold medal and made history with a hole-in-one.

April 2017: Led Masters with Garcia

In April 2017, Justin Rose co-led the Masters through 54 holes with Sergio García after shooting a five-under round of 67 in the third round.

December 2017: Rose to host 2018 British Masters

In December 2017, it was announced that Rose would be the host of the 2018 British Masters.

2017: Runner-up at Masters Tournament

In 2017, Justin Rose recorded a playoff runner-up finish at the Masters Tournament, highlighting his competitive performance.

May 2018: Rose wins Fort Worth Invitational

In May 2018, Justin Rose secured a victory at the Fort Worth Invitational on the PGA Tour.

September 2018: Rose's FedEx Cup Performance

In September 2018, Justin Rose achieved high placements in two FedEx Cup Playoffs events: finishing second at the Dell Technologies Championship and losing in a playoff at the BMW Championship to Keegan Bradley. Consequently, Rose attained the World Number One position in the Official World Golf Ranking, finished T4 at the Tour Championship, and won the season-long FedEx Cup, with a prize of $10,000,000.

November 2018: Rose defends title at Turkish Airlines Open

On 4 November 2018, Justin Rose successfully defended his title at the Turkish Airlines Open by winning in a playoff against Li Haotong. This victory earned Rose $1,166,660 and returned him to World Number One.

2018: Number One Ranked Player

In 2018, Justin Rose became the number-one ranked player in the world for the first time, marking a significant achievement in his career.

2018: Host of British Masters

In 2018, Justin Rose hosted the British Masters, taking the event to Walton Heath Golf Club.

January 2019: Rose wins Farmers Insurance Open

In January 2019, Justin Rose triumphed at the Farmers Insurance Open on the PGA Tour. He also announced new sponsorships, transitioning from TaylorMade Golf to Honma for clubs and from Adidas to Bonobos for clothing.

May 2020: Rose's deal with Honma cancelled

In May 2020, Justin Rose's deal with Honma was cancelled after his world ranking fell from #1 to #14.

2022: Championship and Invitational discontinued

In 2022, the Championship and Invitational were discontinued.

February 2023: Rose wins AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am

In February 2023, Justin Rose ended a four-year winless streak by winning the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am with a final-round score of 66, securing a three-shot victory over Brendon Todd and Brandon Wu.

September 2023: Rose plays in the Ryder Cup

In September 2023, Justin Rose participated in the Ryder Cup as part of the European team at Marco Simone Golf and Country Club in Guidonia, Rome, Italy. The European team won 16.5–11.5; Rose's individual record was 1–1–1, which included a loss in his Sunday singles match against Patrick Cantlay.

2023: Won AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am

In 2023, Justin Rose won the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am, marking a strong comeback after a slight career dip.

July 2024: Rose ties for runner-up in The Open Championship

In July 2024, Justin Rose qualified for The Open at Burnham & Berrow. Rose then tied for runner-up in the 2024 Open Championship for the second time at Royal Troon.

2024: Runner-Up at Open Championship

In 2024, Justin Rose finished as runner-up at the Open Championship.

August 2025: Rose wins FedEx St. Jude Championship

In August 2025, Justin Rose won the FedEx St. Jude Championship with a birdie on the third playoff hole, defeating J.J. Spaun.

2025: Rose runner-up at 2025 Masters Tournament

In 2025, Justin Rose was the runner-up at the Masters Tournament after a playoff against Rory McIlroy, who won with a birdie after they tied at −11. Rose shot a 66 after making up seven shots on the final round, and parred the playoff hole.