Justin Rose reveals why he REJECTED bumper LIV Golf League offer
Justin Rose revealed he heavily considered the idea of joining the LIV Golf League after capturing his 11th PGA Tour victory after a four-year drought.
Justin Rose says there have been moments where over the past few years he's heavily considered the idea of joining the LIV Golf League.
Rose, 44, ended his four-year wait for a win on the PGA Tour at Pebble Beach last week to capture his 11th win on the North American circuit.
After taking home a cheque for $1.6m, Rose revealed that a last-minute equipment switch - and some fortune - helped him get the job done.
Rose's last victory came at Torrey Pines in 2019 and since then he's endured a rough few years.
He's fallen down to No. 35 in the Official World Golf Rankings and endured some Ryder Cup misery. There was also his move to Honma that never really worked out after he left TaylorMade.
That being said, if Rose were to retire today he could be proud of an illustrious career but he wants to add to that one major championship.
Appearances at the major championships have been thrown into doubt for players who have joined the breakaway tour but now we are starting to have a bit more clarity.
For Rose, the process of joining or not joining Greg Norman and Ryder Cup Europe stalwarts has been drawn out.
How much involvement did Rose have in the LIV discussions?
Rose told the media:
"I'm keeping my nose out of it..."
A key date arrived in the calendar on 6 February.
No, it wasn't the decision to remove that patio on the Swilcan Bridge but the first of a five-day legal hearing in London between the DP World Tour and the LIV players disputing their fines and suspensions.
As for Rose, he believes that LIV players teeing it up on the European-based circuit definitely strengthens the fields, but he wants to keep his nose out.
He said:
"Obviously I would love to play my way onto the team..."
Rose has now played his way into the 2023 Masters field but he's also thrown his name into the mix for Ryder Cup contention.
He boasts a 13-8-2 record at the biennial dustup and would bring a wealth of experience to Luke Donald's European side.
Rose memorably was overlooked by Padraig Harrington. Perhaps it wouldn't have mattered as the U.S. dominated the contest to win 19-9.
Rose said:
He added:
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