Justin Rose has announced that he will no longer be competing at the Truist Championship. The Englishman fell ill ahead of Moving Day and felt that he was no longer fit to compete in the event.
Rose had endured a tough few days at the Philadelphia Cricket Club, heading into the weekend at the bottom of the leaderboard on seven-over. The former US Open champion finished level-par on 70 on Thursday before a shaky performance on Friday saw him plummet down the standings.
He hit four birdies, five pars, seven bogeys and two double bogeys before the end of play on Friday afternoon, and Rose apologised for his disappointing performance whilst announcing his withdrawal.
The PGA Tour Communications team initially posted about the decision, saying: “Justin Rose WD prior to the start of the third round of the Truist Championship (illness).”
Rose then quote tweeted the post, writing: “After becoming progressively ill over the past few days, I have made the unfortunate decision to withdraw from the @TruistChamp.
“I am not in a state to complete, and it’s best for me to focus on a quick recovery prior to next week. Thanks to all the fans in Philly for the love this week. It’s a special place to me and I’m sorry it wasn’t a better week!”
Rose will be hoping to make a full recovery before the PGA Championship next week at Quail Hollow, where the Truist Championship is traditionally held. The competition gets underway in just five days.
It’s been a rollercoaster of a few weeks for Rose, having rallied to force a sudden-death play-off in the Masters, only to miss out on landing the spoils to Rory McIlroy. Speaking about that his emotions following that defeat, he told The Telegraph: “Disappointment is a natural part of competitive sport. You pour your heart and soul into preparation, navigate the pressures of a tournament and sometimes, despite your best efforts, it doesn’t go your way.
“But even in those moments, there are always positives: the incredible atmosphere, the unwavering support and the knowledge that you competed at the highest level against the world’s best players. And then there’s Rory. Watching him lift that trophy, completing his career grand slam, was very special. His journey has been an inspiration to so many – his resilience, dedication and sheer talent are undeniable.”
