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Rose ready for a major in 2008
by Mark Thornhill, EM Publications.
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| Justin Rose is now No.7 in the world. |
Justin Rose, having at last secured a European PGA Tour Order of Merit title, is now poised to win a major.
The Englishman, who is up to seventh in the world rankings won a play-off for the Volvo Masters to finish number one in Europe, fulfiling the promise of a great season, and a sparkling amateur career.
Despite a poor start to his professional career - with 22 missed cuts in a row, Rose has cut his teeth in the US and is now a world-calss player.
Rose has called it a "lifelong dream" to claim one of the four tournaments that define a golfer's greatness or otherwise.
He finished tied for fifth at this year's Masters, 10th at the US Open, 12th at the Open and 12th at the USPGA Championship.
Rose pipped Ernie Els to the Order of Merit title after the South African opted to play in the Singapore Open instead and has also virtually assured himself a place in Europe's side for the 2008 Ryder Cup.
Nick Faldo, skipper at the Valhalla Golf Club in Louisville, Kentucky, is happy to have Rose as part of his team.
The six-times major winner has always felt that Rose could become a great player.
"He's playing under pressure every week in America and has really come a long, long way this year," said Faldo.
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