History of Justin Rose in Timeline

Justin Rose is a highly accomplished English professional golfer. He gained early recognition with a fourth-place finish at the 1998 Open Championship as an amateur. After turning professional, he faced initial struggles before securing his first European Tour title in 2002. Rose's career highlights include winning the 2013 U.S. Open, earning a gold medal at the 2016 Summer Olympics, and achieving the world number-one ranking in 2018. After a period outside the top 50, Rose returned to form, winning the 2023 AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am and the 2025 St Jude Championship, as well as finishing runner-up at the 2024 Open Championship and 2025 Masters Tournament.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

1942: Ben Hogan's Masters Playoff Loss

In 1942, Ben Hogan lost in a Masters playoff. The only other player to lose two Masters playoffs is Ben Hogan, in 1942 and 1954 when the playoffs were over 18 holes.

1950: Referenced Hogan's Shot

In June 2013, Justin Rose's approach shot at the U.S. Open was reminiscent of Ben Hogan's shot in 1950, highlighting a moment of historical significance in golf.

1954: Ben Hogan's Masters Playoff Loss

In 1954, Ben Hogan lost in a Masters playoff. The only other player to lose two Masters playoffs is Ben Hogan, in 1942 and 1954 when the playoffs were over 18 holes.

1970: First Englishman to win U.S. Open

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

1997: Walker Cup Participation

In 1997, Justin Rose participated in the Walker Cup as a 17-year-old, marking an early milestone in his amateur career.

1998: Fourth Place at the Open Championship

In 1998, Justin Rose, as a 17-year-old amateur, achieved prominence by finishing in fourth place at The Open Championship.

1998: Worldwide Prominence at The Open Championship

In 1998, at the Open Championship held at Royal Birkdale Golf Club, Rose achieved worldwide prominence by holing a dramatic shot for birdie on the 18th hole and finishing in a tie for fourth, winning the silver medal for low amateur.

1998: Turned Professional; Early Career Struggles

In 1998, immediately after his success at the Open Championship, Justin Rose turned professional, but he subsequently struggled, missing the cut in his first 21 consecutive events, including the European Tour qualifying school in 1998.

1999: First European Tour Card

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

2001: Consecutive Second-Place Finishes

In 2001, Justin Rose started 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 Win

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

2003: Reached Number 33 in World Ranking

In 2003, Justin Rose reached number 33 in the Official World Golf Ranking, marking a notable achievement in his career.

2004: Played on PGA Tour

In 2004, Justin Rose earned his PGA Tour card and played mostly in America while maintaining his European Tour membership, earning over a million dollars and keeping his tour card.

2005: Quitting and Returning to the European Tour

In March 2005, Justin Rose announced he was quitting the European Tour to concentrate on the PGA Tour. However, by the middle of the year, having fallen out of the World's top 100, he reversed his decision and announced his intention to return to the European Tour. He maintained his status on the PGA Tour as well.

September 2006: Led Canadian Open

In September 2006, Justin Rose led a PGA Tour tournament for the first time going into the final round at the Canadian Open but slipped up with 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 and marking a significant achievement in his career.

December 2006: Marriage to Kate Phillips

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

April 2007: Reached New World Ranking

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

2007: Led European Tour Order of Merit

In 2007, Justin Rose led the European Tour's Order of Merit, showcasing his consistent performance and success on the tour.

February 2009: Birth of First Child

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

2009: HSBC Champions becomes a WGC event

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

2009: Sean Foley as Coach

Since the end of 2009, Justin Rose has been coached by Canadian golf instructor Sean Foley, a partnership aimed at enhancing his performance.

2010: First Win on American Soil

In 2010, Justin Rose had a third place at the Honda Classic in Florida and then won the Memorial Tournament in Ohio, his first win on American soil, followed by a win at the AT&T National.

September 2011: BMW Championship Victory

In September 2011, Justin Rose won the BMW Championship at Cog Hill Golf & Country Club in Illinois by two strokes from John Senden, following an opening round of 63.

January 2012: Birth of Daughter

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

October 2012: Turkish Airlines World Golf Final Victory

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 and Tiger Woods in the semi-final.

March 2013: Second at Arnold Palmer Invitational

On 25 March 2013, Justin Rose finished second to Tiger Woods at the Arnold Palmer Invitational and reached a career-high of third in the world rankings.

June 2013: U.S. Open Victory

In June 2013, Justin Rose won the U.S. Open, marking a significant victory in his career after a final round where he birdied the 6th and 7th holes to tie the lead. This win at the par-4 18th hole saw him hit a 4-iron approach, reminiscent of Hogan's 1950 shot.

2013: First Major Championship at U.S. Open

In 2013, Justin Rose claimed his first major championship at the U.S. Open, solidifying his status as a top golfer.

June 2014: Won Quicken Loans National

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

2015: Tied for Second at Masters Tournament

In 2015, Justin Rose tied for second with Phil Mickelson at the Masters Tournament behind Jordan Spieth and later won the Zurich Classic of New Orleans and the UBS Hong Kong Open.

2015: Results not in chronological order

Results not in chronological order before 2015.

2016: Gold Medal at Summer Olympics

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

2016: Olympic Gold Medal and Hole-in-One

In 2016, Justin Rose represented the United Kingdom at the Olympics in Rio de Janeiro. He became the first player to make a hole-in-one in Olympic play and later won the gold medal.

April 2017: Lost in Playoff at the Masters

In April 2017, Justin Rose co-led the Masters through 54 holes after a third round of 67. However, he ultimately lost to Sergio García in a sudden-death playoff.

December 2017: Host of 2018 British Masters

In December 2017, it was announced that Justin Rose would host the 2018 British Masters at Walton Heath Golf Club.

2017: Runner-Up at Masters Tournament

In 2017, Justin Rose finished as a runner-up in a playoff at the Masters Tournament, highlighting his strong performance in a major championship.

May 2018: Won the Fort Worth Invitational

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

September 2018: High Placement in FedEx Cup Playoffs

In September 2018, Justin Rose had high placements in two FedEx Cup Playoffs events. He finished second at the Dell Technologies Championship and lost in a playoff to Keegan Bradley at the BMW Championship, moving 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, securing a playoff victory over Li Haotong. This win returned Rose to World Number One and earned him $1,166,660.

2018: World Number One

In 2018, Justin Rose achieved the number-one ranking in the world for the first time, marking a peak in his professional career.

2018: Host of British Masters

In 2018, Justin Rose hosted the British Masters at Walton Heath Golf Club, showcasing his commitment to the sport.

January 2019: Won the Farmers Insurance Open

In January 2019, Justin Rose won the Farmers Insurance Open on the PGA Tour and announced new sponsors.

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.

2020: Results not in chronological order

Results not in chronological order in 2020.

2022: Championship and Invitational were discontinued

Note that the Championship and Invitational were discontinued from 2022.

February 2023: Won the 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. He shot 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 played on the European team in the 2023 Ryder Cup, where the European team won 16.5–11.5. Rose's individual record was 1–1–1, including 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, signifying a strong return to form after a period of challenges.

July 2024: Runner-up at The Open

In July 2024, Justin Rose had to come through Final Qualifying at Burnham & Berrow to play at The Open. Despite this, Rose went on to tie for runner-up in the 2024 event for the second time at Royal Troon.

2024: Runner-Up at the Open Championship

In 2024, Justin Rose finished runner-up at the Open Championship. This was after a slight career letdown earlier in the 2020s.

August 2025: Won the FedEx St. Jude Championship

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

2025: Won St Jude Championship

In 2025, Justin Rose won the St Jude Championship, and finished as runner-up at the Masters Tournament. These achievements continue his success in professional golf.

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, who won with a birdie after both tied at −11. Rose parred the playoff hole.