Rose ready to spark Ryder Cup run at Link Hong Kong Open

In order to secure a spot on the European Ryder Cup squad and earn his first victory of the year, former champion Justin Rose is hoping to win the Link Hong Kong Open, which gets underway tomorrow.

Rose, the 2015 champion at Hong Kong Golf Club, is back in good form for the first time since 2017. He finished second in The Open, tied with Xander Schauffele, and sixth in the US PGA Championship, both of which he shared with Schauffele.

Those are his season-best performances. And after playing a crucial part as a wildcard in the team's convincing 16.5-11.5 victory in Rome last time out, the six-time Ryder Cup star is still hoping to get back on the team to play the US at Bethpage Black next season.

Rose is hopeful that a strong showing in Fanling this week could help ignite a respectable 2025 run of form. "I'm trying to use the Ryder Cup and the Major championships as my fuel," he stated.


This is the reason this year was successful in that I came very near, which gave me hope that I can still win a major championship.

To put forth the necessary effort to execute it correctly, you must first and foremost have that belief. You won't really go above and beyond when it's necessary if you don't think you can succeed.

The 44-year-old believes his season fell short of his lofty aspirations and standards, even with the two Major performances.

That, in my opinion, was this year's key lesson. Overall, I would say that I was not satisfied with my performance; I had to hunt, struggle, and battle a lot in an attempt to discover my game. However, I was competing in major leagues when I finally found my game.

Rose, who won a gold medal at the 2016 Olympics and won the US Open in 2013, sees the Link Hong Kong Open as a chance to round up the season strong by winning her first match of the year.

"You never know where you spark your confidence at an event like this," he remarked. Of course, there are also the places where you return with pleasant recollections and feelings. This year, I didn't win, and it's always good to write one off. It would be satisfying to declare a victory and say, "Well, I didn't get hit this year." I was able to finish one. It is, then, a final opportunity for that, and it is very important to carry that energy into the following year. since the Ryder Cup continues to be a major focus.