Ryder Cup: First Look At Complete European Team
By Adam McGee
Justin Rose (36) – England
Ryder Cup Record: 9-3-2
Between two teams packed with major champions, Justin Rose’s Olympic gold medal gives the European team something that their American peers can’t quite match up to. Beyond that, Rose is one of the most skilled and experienced players on either team, too.
Since turning professional as something of a wunderkind back in 1998, Rose has gone on to be a consistent winner on both the European and PGA Tours.
Perhaps even more importantly, as evident from his Olympic success, U.S. Open win and exemplary record at past Ryder Cups, Rose has a real appetite for performing his best on the biggest stages.
Over the years, Rose has formed a couple of formidable partnerships on the European team. Playing alongside Ian Poulter in 2008 and 2012, Rose was incredibly difficult to beat. Having gone 3-0 alongside Henrik Stenson in 2014 as well, the U.S. will be hard pressed to take points away from Rose at Hazeltine.
Whether Rose and Stenson get to continue that partnership this year remains to be seen, as both men may be required to mentor some of Europe’s rookies. Either way, Rose’s record suggests he’ll find a way to win no matter who his partner is.
Next: Henrik Stenson