Carnoustie, Scotland …
Rio Olympic Games Gold medal winning Justin Rose has ruled himself out of competition for next eight weeks to fully recover from a nagging back injury.
Rose, who was due to contest next week’s European Tour’s British Masters north of London, indicated via Twitter he’s been suffering from a disc herniation that initially side-lined him from the Players Championship earlier this year.
Then after recently competing in the BMW Championship at Indianapolis, and his final PGA Tour event of the season, Rose expressed the importance of resting his back for the ensuing fortnight ahead of the Ryder Cup.
Rose took his place last week in the European Ryder Cup team playing all five matches and winning two but losing three, including a Sunday Singles loss to Rickie Fowler.
The Bahamas-based Rose will not only miss next week’s British Masters but the European Tour’s Final Series.
Justin Rose as a then 22-year old captures the 2002 British Masters.
“Following an intense summer schedule and discussion with my team, I have decided to take the next eight weeks off for rest and recovery,” said Rose in his Twitter statement.
“As many of you know, during the Players Championship I experienced discomfort from a disc herniation and was sidelined for the following month.
“I worked hard to be able to return for the U.S. Open, but my ongoing tournament schedule combined with heavy preparation for the Olympics did not allow for full and proper recovery.
“At this point in my career, it is important to invest in my body, and this time off is crucial for me to return to peak performance.”
Rose added: “The remainder of the year has such a great run of tournaments, and I am very disappointed to have to miss out on them. The important of the European Tour’s Final Series and my relationship with the British Masters make those tournaments particularly tough to miss.
“I want to send my appreciation to my sponsors and the fans for being understanding of my need for time off and I thank them for the unwavering support.”
Rose had been set to join tournament host, Luke Donald teeing-up in the October 13th starting event The Grove course in Hertfordshire.
Rose won the 2002 British Masters and just a handful of months before his father, Ken passed away with cancer.
