British · Cape Town, South Africa · Born 30 July 1980Britain's last male Major champion — 2013 US Open winner and Olympic gold medallist at Rio 2016, who turned pro at 17 and missed his first 21 cuts.
Justin Rose turned professional at 17 in 1998 after finishing fourth as an amateur at The Open, then endured the misfortune of missing the cut in his first 21 events as a professional — one of the most difficult starts of any modern major champion. He rebuilt his career steadily before winning the 2013 US Open at Merion, becoming the first Englishman to win a major since 1996, and added Olympic gold in the return of golf to the Games at Rio 2016, edging Henrik Stenson in a memorable final round. Rose reached world number one in 2018 and has remained one of Europe's most consistent Ryder Cup performers across more than a decade of competition.
First Englishman to win US Open since 1970, Olympic golf champion
He missed the cut at his first 21 professional events — then went on to win a US Open and Olympic gold medal.
Did You Know?How They Played
Methodical, precise iron play, strong mental game, consistent putting
Lasting Impact
Pioneered England's golf resurgence in majors and established Olympic golf credibility
Career Honours
- US Open 2013
- Olympic Gold 2016
- World No.1
British Athletes