Justin Rose expressed his aspiration to achieve a career Grand Slam following his victory at the Farmers Insurance Open, where he surpassed Tiger Woods’ scoring record. Despite his age of 45, the Ryder Cup standout indicated that he is not yet considering taking on the role of European captain if Luke Donald opts out in 2027.
“I still believe there’s good stuff in front of me,” mentioned the new world No.3.
Rose’s exceptional performance, starting with a 62, led to him becoming the first wire-to-wire winner at Torrey Pines in 71 years, finishing at 23-under 265, outperforming Tiger Woods in 1999 and George Burns in 1987.
Reflecting on his recent accomplishments, Rose acknowledged his improved tee-to-green play and mental fortitude, stating, “Those days or those weeks or those rounds are definitely showing me that the gas is still in the tank.” His victory marked his 13th tour title, with wins at renowned venues like Muirfield Village, Aronimink, and twice at Torrey Pines.
Despite his numerous achievements, including the 2013 US Open title and an Olympic gold medal, Rose remains focused on pursuing major championships. He expressed his desire for multiple victories in major tournaments, emphasizing his dream of completing a career Grand Slam since childhood.
Brooks Koepka finished tied 56th in his return to the PGA Tour, while the new season of the Saudi-backed league is set to commence soon. Rose, who declined an initial offer from the league, emphasized his commitment to competing on the European Tour and the PGA TOUR against the world’s best players to fulfill his career ambitions.
