Justin Rose's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A success timeline featuring the most significant achievements of Justin Rose.

Justin Rose is a highly accomplished English professional golfer. After a memorable fourth-place finish as an amateur at the 1998 Open Championship, he turned professional. Following initial struggles, he achieved success in the early 2000s, winning his first European Tour title in 2002 and leading the Order of Merit in 2007. Rose transitioned to focus primarily on the United States, securing multiple significant tournament victories, including the 2013 U.S. Open. He has continued his winning trajectory, highlighted by an Olympic gold medal in 2016, a runner-up finish at the 2017 Masters, and reaching the world number one ranking in 2018.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

1970: Last Englishman to win the U.S. Open prior to Rose

In 1970, Tony Jacklin was the last Englishman to win the U.S. Open before Justin Rose in 2013.

1998: Fourth Place at the Open Championship

In 1998, Justin Rose finished fourth at the Open Championship as an amateur, gaining significant media attention.

1998: Worldwide Prominence at the Open Championship

In 1998, at the Open Championship, Justin Rose gained worldwide prominence by finishing in a tie for fourth place, winning the silver medal for low amateur.

2002: First European Tour Title

In 2002, Justin Rose won his first European Tour title.

2002: First Professional Event Win

In 2002, Justin Rose won his first professional event, the Dunhill Championship in South Africa, and followed this up with three further victories.

November 2006: Won the Australian Masters

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

2007: Led European Tour Order of Merit

In 2007, Justin Rose led the European Tour's Order of Merit.

2010: Victory at the 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.

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.

June 2013: Won the U.S. Open

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

2013: Victory at the U.S. Open

In 2013, Justin Rose won the U.S. Open.

June 2014: Won the Quicken Loans National

In June 2014, Justin Rose won the Quicken Loans National.

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: Gold Medal at Summer Olympics

In 2016, Justin Rose earned a gold medal at the Summer Olympics.

April 2017: Lost in Playoff at the Masters

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

2017: Runner-Up at the Masters

In 2017, Justin Rose finished as runner-up at the Masters Tournament.

May 2018: Won the Fort Worth Invitational

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

September 2018: Reached World Number One

In September 2018, Justin Rose moved 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: Number One in the World

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

January 2019: Won the Farmers Insurance Open

In January 2019, Justin Rose won the Farmers Insurance Open on the PGA Tour.

February 2023: 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, finishing with a final-round 66 to win by three shots.

September 2023: Played in the 2023 Ryder Cup

In September 2023, Justin Rose played on the European team in the 2023 Ryder Cup. The European team won, and Rose's individual record was 1–1–1, including a loss in his Sunday singles match.