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Justin Rose Supports Ryder Cup Tradition, Dismisses Payment Concerns

Posted : 19 November 2024

Justin Rose, a major golf champion, has aligned himself with Rory McIlroy's view on European players not being compensated to compete in the Ryder Cup, emphasizing that they "play for the badge." McIlroy, responding to reports of American players receiving $400,000 each for participating in next year's Ryder Cup, had stated he would willingly "pay to play" for Europe, highlighting that financial incentives are unnecessary in such a prestigious event. According to McIlroy, the Ryder Cup and the Olympics remain pure forms of competition due to the absence of monetary involvement.

 

Rose, an Olympic gold medalist in 2016 and a member of four victorious Ryder Cup teams, echoed this sentiment, citing these two events as among his career's greatest moments. Speaking at the Hong Kong Open, Rose explained that these achievements were special not for financial rewards but for their significance to his career. Addressing the controversial topic of payments, Rose stressed that the focus should be on what benefits the team as a whole rather than individual players. For him, representing Europe and supporting the European Tour, which played a critical role early in his career, are the driving motivations.

 

The 44-year-old former world No. 1 also highlighted the Ryder Cup's importance in underpinning the European Tour's structure, calling it a way of giving back to the platform that helped launch many players' careers. Rose believes this sense of responsibility and pride in the tour adds to the spirit of competition. Discussing the reported financial sums for U.S. players, Rose admitted he found it surprising but pointed out that the amounts, while significant, are unlikely to dramatically change the lives of those involved.

 

As Rose prepares to reclaim the Hong Kong Open title he last won in 2015, he remains focused on his own game, competing in a strong field that includes U.S. Ryder Cup player Patrick Reed and South Korean rising star Tom Kim. Despite the financial controversies surrounding the Ryder Cup, Rose’s commitment to the event’s values underlines his dedication to the game’s heritage and its team-oriented traditions.

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