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Revitalized Rose sets aside Masters loss for top PGA form
TL;DR
Justin Rose feels revitalized after a tough Masters loss and is entering the PGA Championship with renewed energy and focus. He will compete alongside defending champion Scottie Scheffler and fellow Englishman Matt Fitzpatrick.
Key points
- Justin Rose is ranked world number seven.
- He feels re-energized after a difficult Masters loss.
- Rose is entering the PGA Championship with new vitality.
- He will play at Aronimink alongside Scottie Scheffler and Matt Fitzpatrick.
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World number seven Justin Rose of England, right, speaks with coach Phil Kenyon on the putting green during preparations for the 108th PGA Championship at Aronimink (Richard HEATHCOTE)
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Justin Rose says he feels re-energized after another difficult Masters loss, entering this week's PGA Championship with new vitality and mental sharpness.
The 45-year-old Englishman tees off Thursday afternoon alongside top-ranked defending champion Scottie Scheffler and countryman Matt Fitzpatrick at Aronimink.
World number seven Rose won his 13th career PGA Tour title in February at Torrey Pines but found more heartbreak last month at the Masters.
On the same Augusta National stage where he lost playoffs to Sergio Garcia in 2017 and Rory McIlroy last year, Rose led briefly and was in Sunday's back-nine battle before sharing third.
"After the Masters, I went home and there was a lot to absorb there. That was a tough loss," Rose said Tuesday.
"The first two weeks back have been just about finding my feet again, to be honest with you, so I really don't feel like I've been neglecting any part of my game.
"I don't feel like there have been a lot of other distractions to other elements of my game. I just think that there's cycles of form and there's cycles of things you've got to work through mentally.
"I feel like I've done a nice job of that now and this week I feel the enthusiasm and the energy is coming back to kind of want to compete.
"I feel just a little bit more switched on and ready to go."
There are plenty of reasons to boost his confidence, like the four top-10 finishes in his past six PGA Championship starts.
Rose won the 2010 PGA Tour National tournament played at Aronimink, taking only his second US triumph.
He also reached a playoff at Aronimink in 2018 before losing to American Keegan Bradley in a playoff at the BMW Championship.
Add to that his 2013 US Open victory at nearby Merion and it's no wonder Rose likes his chances.
Q&A
How did Justin Rose perform at the Masters?
Justin Rose experienced a difficult loss at the Masters, which he is now setting aside as he prepares for the PGA Championship.
Who is Justin Rose's coach?
Justin Rose's coach is Phil Kenyon, who has been helping him prepare for the PGA Championship.
When does the PGA Championship start?
The PGA Championship starts on Thursday afternoon, with Justin Rose among the competitors.
Who are Justin Rose's playing partners at the PGA Championship?
Justin Rose will tee off alongside defending champion Scottie Scheffler and fellow Englishman Matt Fitzpatrick.