Justin Rose - Team Europe Ryder Cup Player
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Justin Rose

England
World Ranking: #35
Age: 45
Pro Since: 1998
Ryder Cup Veteran
Birthdate July 30, 1980
Birthplace Johannesburg, South Africa
Residence London, England / Albany, The Bahamas
Height 6' 3" (191 cm)
Weight 200 lbs (91 kg)

Ryder Cup Record

14
Wins
8
Losses
2
Halves
62.5%
Winning Percentage

Career Achievements

25
Professional Wins
11
PGA Tour Wins
12
DP World Tour Wins
$90M
Career Earnings

Major Championships

U.S. Open
2013

Biography

Justin Rose is one of the most decorated and respected European players of his generation. A former World No. 1, U.S. Open champion, and Olympic gold medalist, he brings a wealth of experience, class, and leadership to Team Europe. His technically sound swing and calm demeanor make him a steadying presence in the team room and a reliable partner on the course. Over two decades, he has created countless memorable moments and is a true Ryder Cup great.

Ryder Cup Analysis

Player Value for Team Europe

Justin Rose has appeared in 6 Ryder Cups, producing a 14-8-2 overall record across 24 matches. That converts to 15 total points, giving Team Europe a clear sample of how his game translates from individual stroke play into match-play pressure.

The most useful format signal is Foursomes, where his record is 7-3-1. That record is important because Ryder Cup value is not just about total talent; it is about whether a player can be trusted in the specific sessions that shape the scoreboard before Sunday singles.

Justin Rose's statistical profile is built around high-end total performance, with a strokes-gained total of 1.3. That kind of all-around baseline matters in Ryder Cup play because captains need players who can survive difficult matchups without depending on one narrow skill.

Justin Rose's wider career profile includes 25 professional wins across PGA Tour and DP World Tour and 1 major championship title. For Ryder Cup purposes, those achievements matter less as trophies and more as evidence that he has handled leaderboards, hostile crowds, and late-round consequence.

Match-Play Profile

Singles3-3-0
3 points from 6 matches
Foursomes7-3-1
7.5 points from 11 matches
Four-Ball4-2-1
4.5 points from 7 matches

Player Statistics

295
Driving Distance (yards)
68%
Fairway Accuracy
70%
Greens in Regulation
1.69
Putting Average
1.3
Strokes Gained: Total

Detailed Ryder Cup Record

6
Appearances
2008
Debut Year
15
Total Points
62.5%
Winning %

Singles Record

3-3-0

Foursomes Record

7-3-1

Fourball Record

4-2-1

Defining Ryder Cup Moment

"A key figure in the "Miracle at Medinah" in 2012, Rose's defining moment came in his Sunday Singles match against Phil Mickelson. He dramatically holed a 35-foot putt on the 17th hole to square the match and then won the 18th, completing a stunning comeback victory. This crucial point was a major catalyst in Europe's historic final-day surge to retain the cup."

Equipment & Sponsorship

Driver

Titleist TSR3 9.0°

Fairway Woods

TaylorMade M6 15.0°, TaylorMade M3 19.0°

Irons

Cobra King Forged Tour (4-PW)

Wedges

Titleist Vokey Design SM9 (52°, 56°), Titleist Vokey Design WedgeWorks (60°)

Putter

Axis1 Rose Proto

Golf Ball

Titleist Pro V1 Left Dot

Apparel

Peter Millar

Shoes

FootJoy