This Ryder Cup legend has just ruled himself OUT of being Europe's next captain
Justin Rose's management team informed Today's Golfer that the English golfer has chosen to focus on playing in one more Ryder Cup before considering a captaincy role.
The shortlist for Europe's next Ryder Cup captain appears to be narrowed down to two candidates. In July, at the Genesis Scottish Open, Rose expressed his enthusiasm for leading the team at Adare Manor in 2027, stating he would commit fully when given the opportunity.
However, after winning the FedEx St Jude Championship—the first event of the PGA Tour's season-ending playoffs—and earning an automatic spot on Luke Donald’s team at Bethpage, Rose's determination to keep competing has grown.
At Bethpage, Rose earned two points, increasing his personal Ryder Cup record to 17.5 points and securing a place in the all-time top 10, which has fueled his desire to participate again.
A recent report by The Telegraph’s James Corrigan cited sources close to Rose confirming his wish to compete for the eighth time. Rose’s team confirmed to TG that he indeed wants to play again, but he has not yet held any talks with Ryder Cup Europe decision makers, opting to enjoy some rest after competing in 20 events over eight months.
“I’m not sure that’s a role we should be entertaining really,” Rose said about the idea of being a player-captain.
He has clearly stated that he is not interested in combining playing and captaincy roles simultaneously.
Summary
Justin Rose prioritizes playing in one more Ryder Cup before pursuing a captaincy, expressing no interest in a player-captain role as he focuses on his current competitive goals.
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