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Irish Open: Top 10 power rankings at Portstewart Golf Club

By Mike Randleman

CROMWELL, CT - JUNE 24: Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland lines up a putt on the 12th green during the third round of the Travelers Championship at TPC River Highlands on June 24, 2017 in Cromwell, Connecticut. (Photo by Tim Bradbury/Getty Images)
CROMWELL, CT - JUNE 24: Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland lines up a putt on the 12th green during the third round of the Travelers Championship at TPC River Highlands on June 24, 2017 in Cromwell, Connecticut. (Photo by Tim Bradbury/Getty Images) /
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HARTFORD, WI – JUNE 16: Justin Rose of England stands on the ninth green during the second round of the 2017 U.S. Open at Erin Hills on June 16, 2017 in Hartford, Wisconsin. (Photo by Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images) /

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Justin Rose is one of the more adaptable players in the world. His game suits most any golf course, as demonstrated by positive strokes gained stats in every category this year on the PGA Tour.

He’s placed top five in each major in his career and is in fine form following his close call at Augusta in April.

He hasn’t played in the Irish Open in seven years and conceded in interviews that this week and next are diversions from the PGA TOUR to prep for The Open. Still, Rose is a competitor week in and week out.

Rose hasn’t missed a cut in a non-major since May 2016, amassing an 18-tournament streak in such events if you count the Olympics (which he won).

I like his demeanor to keep him afloat in the case of bad weather and he’s a reliable pick to at least be in contention this week at Royal Portstewart.

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Golf Channel begins broadcast coverage of the Irish Open first round at 5:30am ET on Thursday, July 6 and ProGolfNow will keep you updated as well. Who are you liking for the Irish Open?

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