Professional golfer
Justin Rose
Justin Rose is one of England’s most accomplished modern golfers: a 2013 U.S. Open champion, 2016 Olympic gold medalist and former world No. 1. Born in Johannesburg and raised in England, he has built a long career around balance, precision and remarkable consistency. In 2026, he added the Farmers I
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AT A GLANCE
Quick facts
- Born
- July 30, 1980Johannesburg, South Africa
- Turned pro
- 1998After his standout amateur Open Championship
- Major wins
- 12013 U.S. Open
- Olympic result
- GoldRio 2016
- PGA TOUR wins
- 13Through 2026
- Ryder Cup teams
- 72008, 2012, 2014, 2016, 2018, 2023, 2025
THE STORY
What to know
Career snapshot
A decorated international career
Rose has 13 PGA TOUR victories, 12 international wins and more than $79 million in official PGA TOUR earnings. His résumé also includes the FedEx Cup, Olympic gold and seven Ryder Cup appearances.
- 2013 U.S. Open champion
- 2016 Olympic gold medalist
- 2018 FedEx Cup champion
- Former world No. 1
- 7 Ryder Cup teams
- 13 PGA TOUR wins
Playing identity
Why his game travels
Rose’s biggest strengths are a repeatable swing, controlled iron play and a calm competitive temperament. He is particularly effective when conditions demand patience, trajectory control and smart course management.
- Smooth, compact swing
- Reliable long-iron play
- Strong wind-game instincts
- Strategic rather than reckless aggression
Breakthrough story
From teenage star to major winner
Rose became famous as a 17-year-old amateur after tying fourth at the 1998 Open Championship. His professional start was difficult, but he rebuilt his game and eventually became one of Europe’s leading players.
- 1997 — Won the Junior Open-style Telegraph Junior Championship
- 1998 — Tied fourth at The Open as an amateur
- 2002 — Won four European Tour titles
- 2013 — Won the U.S. Open at Merion
- 2016 — Won Olympic gold in Rio
- 2018 — Captured the FedEx Cup
Major record
His signature achievement: Merion 2013
Rose’s U.S. Open victory at Merion remains his only major championship win, but he has repeatedly contended in the biggest events. He has been especially close at the Masters and The Open Championship.
- U.S. Open — Won, 2013
- Masters — Runner-up, 2015, 2017 and 2025
- The Open Championship — Runner-up, twice
- PGA Championship — Multiple top-five finishes
Team golf
A Ryder Cup cornerstone
Rose has represented Europe in seven Ryder Cups, beginning in 2008. His team record, leadership and steady temperament have made him one of Europe’s trusted big-match players.
- 2008 — Valhalla
- 2012 — Medinah comeback
- 2014 — Gleneagles
- 2016 — Hazeltine
- 2018 — Le Golf National
- 2023 — Marco Simone
Current form
Still productive in his 40s
Rose won the 2025 FedEx St. Jude Championship and followed it with a record-setting Farmers Insurance Open victory in 2026. He entered the current season ranked inside the world’s top 20 and reached the 2026 TOUR Championship.
- 2025 — FedEx St. Jude Championship winner
- 2026 — Farmers Insurance Open winner
- 2026 — 3 PGA TOUR top-10 finishes listed on his official profile
- 2026 — TOUR Championship, T18
Equipment
A carefully blended setup
Rose’s current published setup mixes specialist equipment rather than relying on one manufacturer. His listed bag includes a Callaway driver, TaylorMade fairway woods, Miura irons, Titleist wedges and ball, and a Scotty Cameron Phantom T-5 Tour Prototype putter.
- Driver — Callaway Paradym Ai Smoke Triple Diamond Max
- Fairway woods — TaylorMade M6 3-wood and 5-wood
- Irons — Miura MC-502, 3-iron through pitching wedge
- Wedges — Titleist SM9 52° and 56°, TaylorMade Hi-Toe 3 60°
- Putter — Scotty Cameron Phantom T-5 Tour Prototype
- Ball — Titleist Pro V1x
CAREER & GOLF JOURNEY
Notable moments
Junior breakthrough
Won the Telegraph Junior Golf Championship.
Open Championship breakthrough
Tied fourth at Royal Birkdale as a 17-year-old amateur.
First major professional success
Won four European Tour events.
U.S. Open champion
Won at Merion Golf Club by two strokes.
Olympic gold
Won the men’s individual golf gold medal in Rio de Janeiro.
FedEx Cup champion
Finished the season as FedEx Cup champion and reached world No. 1.
RECENT FORM
Recent results and activity
| Event | Result | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Farmers Insurance Open | Winner | 2026 |
| PGA Championship | T10 | 2026 |
| BMW Championship | T22 | 2026 |
| TOUR Championship | T18 | 2026 |
WHAT'S IN THE BAG
Equipment
- Driver
- Callaway Paradym Ai Smoke Triple Diamond MaxMitsubishi Diamana WB 63 TX shaftOfficial WITB · 2026-09-14
- Fairway
- TaylorMade M6 3-Wood and M6 5-Wood15° and 18° setups listedOfficial WITB · 2026-09-14
- Irons
- Miura MC-5023-iron through pitching wedgeOfficial WITB · 2026-09-14
- Wedges
- Titleist / TaylorMade SM9 and Hi-Toe 352°, 56° and 60° lofts listedOfficial WITB · 2026-09-14
- Putter
- Scotty Cameron Phantom T-5 Tour PrototypeTour prototype malletOfficial WITB · 2026-09-14
- Ball
- Titleist Pro V1xPremium high-spin tour ballOfficial WITB · 2026-09-14
HH take
Why this profile is worth exploring
Rose is a great model for golfers who value repeatability over flash: build a dependable stock shot, control trajectory and let course management create scoring chances.