History of Justin Rose in Timeline

Justin Rose is a highly accomplished English professional golfer competing on both the PGA Tour and the European Tour. He reached the pinnacle of the sport, holding the world number one ranking. Rose's most significant achievement is winning the 2013 U.S. Open, marking a major championship victory in his career.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

1942: Ben Hogan lost in Masters playoff

In 1942, Ben Hogan also lost in a Masters playoff, highlighting the rare occurrence of losing two Masters playoffs.

1950: Hogan's shot

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

1954: Ben Hogan lost in Masters playoff

In 1954, Ben Hogan also lost in a Masters playoff, further emphasizing the infrequency of such an event in Masters history.

1955: Tommy Bolt was wire-to-wire winner at the tournament

In 1955, Tommy Bolt achieved a wire-to-wire victory at the Farmers Insurance Open, highlighting the historical significance of Justin Rose's similar accomplishment in 2026.

1970: First Englishman to win since Jacklin

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

July 1980: Birth of Justin Rose

On July 30, 1980, Justin Rose was born in Johannesburg, South Africa, to English parents Annie and Ken Rose.

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1997: Walker Cup Participation

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

1998: Prominence at the 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, marking the beginning of his professional career.

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, indicating his rising form.

2002: First European Tour Title

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

2002: First Professional Event Win

In 2002, Justin Rose won his first professional event, the Dunhill Championship in South Africa, followed by three further victories including 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, marking progress in his career.

2004: Earned PGA Tour Card

In 2004, Justin Rose earned his PGA Tour card as a non-member, after finishing with more money than the 125th ranked player on the money list.

2005: Quitting and Returning to the European Tour

In March 2005, Justin Rose announced he was quitting the European Tour, but later reversed his decision in August of the same year, intending to return to the European Tour.

September 2006: Led Canadian Open Going into Final Round

In September 2006, Justin Rose led the Canadian Open going into the final round for the first time in a PGA Tour tournament but finished lower after a final round 74.

November 2006: Won the Australian Masters

In November 2006, Justin Rose won the Australian Masters, claiming his first title in four years, which signified a resurgence in his career.

December 2006: Married Kate Phillips

In December 2006, Justin Rose married his long-time girlfriend, Kate Phillips, who is a former international gymnast.

April 2007: Reached Number 26 in World Ranking

On April 8, 2007, Justin Rose surpassed his previous best world ranking, reaching number 26, after renewed consistency including a top 5 finish at the Masters.

2007: Led the European Tour's Order of Merit

In 2007, Justin Rose led the European Tour's Order of Merit, highlighting his success on the tour.

2007: Reached Top Twenty in World Rankings

In 2007, Justin Rose lost in a playoff at the BMW PGA Championship but moved into the top twenty of the World Rankings for the first time and later became the top-ranked British golfer.

February 2009: Birth of first child

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

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2009: HSBC Champions became a WGC event

Note that the HSBC Champions did not become a WGC event until 2009.

2009: Sean Foley became Rose's Coach

Since the end of 2009, Canadian golf instructor Sean Foley coaches Justin Rose.

2010: Victory at the Memorial Tournament

In 2010, Justin Rose achieved his first win on American soil at the Memorial Tournament in Ohio, winning by three strokes after a final round of 66.

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 from John Senden after a flawless opening round of 63.

January 2012: Birth of daughter

In January 2012, Justin Rose and his wife Kate had a daughter, expanding their family.

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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. He also beat Tiger Woods by a stroke in the semi-final after progressing from his group with a 100% record.

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: U.S. Open

In June 2013, Justin Rose played in the U.S. Open where he ultimately emerged victorious after a final round battle with Phil Mickelson.

2013: U.S. Open Win

In 2013, Justin Rose won the U.S. Open, marking a significant achievement in his career.

2013: Win at the U.S. Open

In 2013, Justin Rose won the U.S. Open, marking a significant achievement in his career.

June 2014: Won the Quicken Loans National

In June 2014, Justin Rose won the Quicken Loans National defeating Shawn Stefani on the first hole of a sudden-death playoff, adding another victory to his career.

2015: Finished Second at the Masters Tournament

In 2015, Justin Rose finished in a tie for second with Phil Mickelson behind winner Jordan Spieth at the Masters Tournament.

2016: Represented the United Kingdom at the Olympics

In 2016, Justin Rose represented the United Kingdom at the Rio de Janeiro Olympics, making a hole-in-one on the opening day and eventually winning the gold medal.

2016: Gold Medal at Summer Olympics

In 2016, Justin Rose won a gold medal at the Summer Olympics, representing a significant achievement.

April 2017: Lost in Playoff at the Masters

In April 2017, Justin Rose co-led the Masters through 54 holes with Sergio García, but ultimately lost to García in a sudden-death playoff.

December 2017: Hosting the British Masters

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

May 2018: Won Fort Worth Invitational

In May 2018, Justin Rose won the Fort Worth Invitational on the PGA Tour, marking a significant achievement in his career.

September 2018: High finishes in FedEx Cup Playoffs

In September 2018, Justin Rose achieved high finishes in two FedEx Cup Playoffs events, securing second place at the Dell Technologies Championship and finishing as runner-up after a playoff against Keegan Bradley at the BMW Championship. These performances propelled him to World Number One in the Official World Golf Ranking.

November 2018: Successfully defended title at Turkish Airlines Open

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

2018: Reached Number One in World Rankings

In 2018, Justin Rose achieved the number one position in the world golf rankings for the first time.

2018: Hosting the British Masters

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

January 2019: Won Farmers Insurance Open and announced new sponsors

In January 2019, Justin Rose won the Farmers Insurance Open on the PGA Tour. Around this time, he also announced new sponsors, transitioning from TaylorMade Golf to Honma for clubs and from Adidas to Bonobos for clothing.

May 2020: Deal with Honma cancelled

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

2022: Championship and Invitational discontinued

Note that the Championship and Invitational were discontinued from 2022.

February 2023: Won 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, shooting a final-round 66 to win by three shots over Brendon Todd and Brandon Wu.

September 2023: Played in the 2023 Ryder Cup

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

July 2024: Runner-up at The Open

In July 2024, despite having to qualify through Final Qualifying at Burnham & Berrow, Justin Rose tied for runner-up at The Open for the second time at Royal Troon.

August 2025: Won FedEx St. Jude Championship

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

2025: Runner-up at the Masters Tournament

In 2025, Rose was runner-up at the Masters Tournament after losing in a playoff against Rory McIlroy. Both players tied at -11, with Rose making up seven shots in the final round with a score of 66. McIlroy won with a birdie on the playoff hole, while Rose parred. This marked the second time Rose had tied for first in the Masters after 72 holes, only to lose in a sudden-death playoff.

February 2026: Won Farmers Insurance Open for 13th career PGA Tour victory

In February 2026, Justin Rose secured his 13th career PGA Tour victory by winning the Farmers Insurance Open. He established a new 72-hole tournament record with a score of 23-under 265, matching the record previously held by Tiger Woods and George Burns. Rose also became the first wire-to-wire winner at the tournament since Tommy Bolt in 1955.

April 2026: Announcement of using McLaren irons

In April 2026, Justin Rose announced his partnership with McLaren, the British luxury automotive manufacturer, to use their irons as they entered the golf market.