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Newsweek
7 hours ago
- Sport
- Newsweek
The Memorial: Justin Rose 'Kicked in the Goolies,' Bounces Back
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. The seventh of eight PGA Tour Signature Events is being held this week at Muirfield Village Golf Club, also known as Jack's Place. The legendary golfer, Jack Nicklaus, is the annual host of The Memorial Tournament. Through 36 holes, The Memorial has given players all they can handle. That includes Englishman Justin Rose. Rose will enter the weekend at even par, seven shots behind the suddenly red hot Ben Griffin and Nick Taylor. Even that seemed unlikely for the 44-year-old after he carded a 6-over 78 on Thursday. "Yesterday was a real kick in the goolies, as we say in England," said Rose after his second round. "The back nine yesterday, the finish I had yesterday, was kind of tough, tough, but great to rebound today and see some red numbers." DUBLIN, OHIO - MAY 30: Justin Rose of England lines up a shot from the 15th tee during the second round of the Memorial Tournament presented by Workday 2025 at Muirfield Village Golf Club on... DUBLIN, OHIO - MAY 30: Justin Rose of England lines up a shot from the 15th tee during the second round of the Memorial Tournament presented by Workday 2025 at Muirfield Village Golf Club on May 30, 2025 in Dublin, Ohio. (Photo by) MoreThe 2013 U.S. Open champion did not just post red figures on Friday. He shot the second best round in the field, signing for a 6-under 66. Even more impressive was in relation to the rest of the Memorial field. Rose picked up +7.06 strokes gained total, according to DataGolf. Much of that work was done on the greens as he led everyone in strokes gained putting (+3.74). "Holing the shot at No. 3 kick-started things, suddenly I was in the red for the day, plugging away... I knew I probably didn't need to go super low to make the cut today, which is primary objective was to make the cut. But yeah, things really started flowing. "I kind of hung in there with some good chips, some good short game at the right time, made some good putts to keep momentum going, and that's exactly what you need." There is still a ton of work to do if Justin Rose wants to contend Sunday evening. His even par score has him tied for 12th entering the weekend. But many of the world's best are in front of him. Scottie Scheffler is lurking at 4-under, just three shots off the lead. PGA Tour rising star Akshay Bhatia is one shot ahead of him. Even Jordan Spieth closed strong on Friday to pull within four of the lead. Xander Schauffele and Collin Morikawa are also in red figures at 2-under par. All of this makes for what should be a thrilling 50th edition of The Memorial Tournament. More Golf: The Memorial: Max Homa Implodes as US Open Berth Slipping Away
Daily Mail
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Rory McIlroy slammed for 'disgusting' PGA Tour decision
Rory McIlroy has been slammed by fans for his 'disgusting' decision to skip the Memorial Tournament. The event was founded by the legendary Jack Nicklaus in 1976, with the 18-time major winner still hosting the event to this day. But for the first time since 2017, recent Masters winner McIlroy will be missing the tournament - and fans were not happy when they learned the news. 'Disgusting. Jack's tournament is a prestigious tournament,' one wrote on X. 'Poor decision. Jack has been good to Rory,' another added. 'So he's going to miss three signature events? Wasn't there supposed to be a punishment for this?,' a third asked. And a fourth opined: 'One thing I am suspecting is he hasn't practiced or played much since the Masters.' McIlroy captured an elusive first Green Jacket this year with a memorable performance at Augusta - and his win actually followed a meeting with Nicklaus earlier in the week. Nicklaus revealed at Augusta that McIlroy sought advice from him on how to succeed at Augusta, and that the pair had lunch together before he ultimately held off Justin Rose in dramatic fashion. His performances since that triumph have been up and down. He was far off the top at the PGA Championship earlier this month, tying for 47th place at three-over, while he finished tied-12th and seventh at the Zurich Classic and Truist Championship respectively. While he also skipped out on the RBC Heritage and the Corales Puntacana Championship after his Masters win, some fans pointed out McIlroy's busy upcoming schedule, which includes the Canadian Open next week. Still, his snub of the Memorial will mean he's now missed three signature events on the PGA Tour this season - though there is no longer any penalty for doing so. McIlroy was previously slapped with a roughly $3million fine for missing the RBC Heritage and the Sentry Tournament of Champions in 2023. Amid the PGA's battle for eyeballs with LIV Golf, such events have been given increased purses to encourage player participation. Nonetheless, McIlroy won't be in Dublin, Ohio for the Memorial while many of his top-ranked peers compete there.
Telegraph
23-05-2025
- Sport
- Telegraph
Justin Rose Telegraph Junior Golf Championship: Mimi Rhodes
As the title sponsor of the Justin Rose Telegraph Junior Golf Championship, I've had the privilege of witnessing some truly exceptional young talent grace the fairways. And in my very first year of sponsorship, Mimi Rhodes stood out as a shining example of exactly what this championship represents and the heights these young golfers can achieve. Mimi won the girls' title at Quinta do Lago in 2019 with a stunning display of skill and determination. Her victory, marked by a breathtaking birdie-birdie-eagle finish, was not just a win; it was a statement, and it was clear to everyone that she had something special. Having followed her fortunes since 2019, my wife Kate and I invited Mimi to the Rose Ladies Open last year, and it was then that she decided to become a professional, and that became her first tournament as a pro. It fills me with immense pride to see Mimi's continued success – it's incredible that Mimi has won three consecutive Ladies European Tour events recently. She started with the Ford Women's NSW Open at the end of March, where she won by two shots in only her fourth appearance as a pro. She followed that up a week later by claiming the Joburg Ladies Open title in South Africa, winning by a shot. And then, last week, she won the Dutch Ladies Open by two shots. Mimi Rhodes securing her third consecutive Ladies European Tour victory at the Dutch Ladies Open Credit : Tristan Jones All of which means she comfortably leads the Order of Merit in her rookie season as a pro – and, as someone who knows how tough your first year as a professional is, that is no mean feat. It's a testament to her hard work and dedication, but also the foundations she built during her junior years. It shows what can be achieved when we focus on young talent in this country – and I am just happy that the Justin Rose Telegraph Junior Golf Championship played a small part by giving Mimi a platform where her talent could flourish. I know her time at Wake Forest University in North Carolina has played a crucial role in developing her game, and upcoming juniors may well want to look at how Mimi has gone about progressing in the early stages of her career. But, as I am sure Mimi will agree, it is not just about winning tournaments – although that is inevitably when the attention comes. Your early years in professional golf are about the journey, the lessons learned and the friendships made. It's about taking opportunities that come your way and then inspiring the next generation of golfers. I look forward to seeing what Mimi will achieve next, but on top of that, I can't wait to see what this year's winners of the Justin Rose Telegraph Junior Golf Championship go on to achieve too. Sign up your club to host a qualifier for the Justin Rose Telegraph Junior Golf Championship at
NZ Herald
23-05-2025
- Sport
- NZ Herald
Golfing prodigy Cooper Moore among six teens picked to represent NZ at Junior World Cup
Some of the world's most prestigious golfers have competed in the event before, including 2016 Rio Olympics gold medallist and 2013 US Open champion Justin Rose (England), two-time major winner Jon Rahm (Spain) and the first Japanese golfer to win a major tournament – the 2021 Masters – Hideki Matsuyama. Heading the boys' group is 16-year-old golfing sensation Moore from Christchurch who currently sits 257th in the world amateur golf ranking. It's been a stellar seven months for Moore, who won the New Zealand Amateur Championship in November and the Australian Boys' Amateur last month. He also played in his first New Zealand Open in Queenstown in February. It was in spectacular fashion that the St Bede's College Year 12 student won the Australian Boys' Amateur too, holing out from a greenside bunker to end a dramatic three-hole playoff at Indooroopilly Golf Club in Brisbane. Moore competed at the 2023 edition of the Junior Golf World Cup, which was played at the same course in Japan, and says he will rely on previous experience as he eyes a top-five individual result. 'I think it's going to be pretty helpful,' he told the Herald. 'I feel like I know the course reasonably well, been there before and I guess [I know] what to expect as well with the competition and the way the tournament is run.' He was excited at the prospect of coming up against the best young golfers in the world. 'Two years ago I didn't have the length I have now and I struggled quite a bit with that, so I think it'll be quite nice going back and hitting the ball further. 'My game has definitely gotten better over that time, so it'll be cool to see the improvement.' Also returning to the tournament for a second time is 18-year-old Aucklander Turnball, who has also notched up a number of wins over his short career. Zheng will lead the girls team, looking to continue her strong form in 2025 after winning the New Zealand Strokeplay Championship Women's title last month. She also had a strong showing at the Australian Junior Girls Amateur a week later, with a top-10 finish. Golf New Zealand's talent development manager, Liz McKinnon, and academy coach, Jay Carter, will also travel to Japan next month to support the team. 'This event will provide our players with an amazing opportunity to compete against some of the best young players from around the world,' McKinnon said. 'The golf course and the different environment that Japan provides will test not only their golf skills but their travel, tournament prep and in-event systems.'
Yahoo
16-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
$68 Million Star Golfer Abruptly Withdraws During PGA Tour's Truist Championship
The Truist Championship is missing one of the game's stars heading into the final two rounds. Ahead of the third round, the PGA Tour announced that one significant golfer was withdrawing from the tournament. Keith Mitchell had an epic start to the Truist Championship sitting at 12-under through the first two rounds. Shane Lowry gained ground on Mitchell and now has a one shot deficit to make up heading into moving day. Advertisement "Keith Mitchell posts 61 to take the first-round lead at the Truist Championship," the PGA Tour noted on Friday. "It marks Mitchell's career-low 18-hole score on TOUR and his third first-round lead/co-lead on TOUR this season, the most of any player." Justin Rose putts on no. 8 during the final round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Casey-Imagn Images One golfer who will not be attempting to chase down Mitchell and Lowry is Justin Rose. Weeks after competing in a Masters playoff against Rory McIlroy, Rose has withdrawn from the Truist Championship with an illness. "Justin Rose WD prior to the start of the third round of the Truist Championship (illness)," the PGA Tour revealed on X on Saturday. Rose joins Jason Day as notable golfers who have withdrawn from the tournament. There is a major difference in that Day withdrew prior to the start of the tournament, while Rose shot a 70 followed by a 77 in the first two rounds, Advertisement The golfer has put together a stellar career, earning $68.9 million and notching 11 PGA Tour victories. This includes the 2013 U.S. Open, and now Rose will look to recover as the golfer attempts to secure another major at next week's PGA Championship. Related: Major Personal News Revealed for Rory McIlroy and Wife Erica Stoll
