There are a lot of professional golfers that some (see:me) would say have a better chance of winning the British Open this week than Justin Rose, with Kenny Perry undoubtedly being one.The thing is, Perry isn't playing in the British, skipping out on the major championship because of a prior commitment to the Greater Milwaukee Open. His reasoning was that if he hadn't caught fire and won three of his last five events, he wouldn't have a seat in the British and would still be invited to the GMO. Hey, a commitment is a commitment, ya know? Whatever your thoughts are, Rose doesn't agree.
"He is arguably the best player in the world right now. I find it amazing he is not here." Rose told The Sun. "I couldn't personally imagine myself opting out of a Major. He even opted out of the US Open. He won around that time too."
"It is strange he is not playing in these Majors and not testing himself at the highest level."Hey, it might not be the brawl at the Palace of Auburn Hills, but it is a little trash talking made from a pro golfer born in the host country. This subject has been bounced around a bit over the past weeks, but could it be a guy not wanting to compete in a tournament he isn't the favorite? Wouldn't you rather contend in a major than win another B-level tournament without anyone of credibility in the field? Do you just hate paying for things with coins?
Come on, even David Duval is playing in the British.
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7-16-2008 @ 7:07PM
Charles Yount said...
justin rose! who the hell is he,any kin to pete rose,i don't think so,pete was one of the best at his sport!
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7-16-2008 @ 7:59PM
rich revta said...
Kenny Perry committed to the GMO. Not everything is about the majors. It is for Tiger and Phil and Sergio but not for ALL.
Give people a chance in the USA to see a great golfer. Heck with the British. Good decision, Kenny.
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7-16-2008 @ 7:59PM
rich revta said...
Let's see ,Justin Rose. Looks like a spoiled little country-club whiner. I'll take Kenny Perry and John Daly anyday. And let JD alone. he's fought a lot of demons throughout the years , including the blood-sucking reporters . Their job would be boring without him. He's still one of the 300 BEST IN THE WORLD. These reporters probably do not even play golf and I do not see Butch Harmon on any tour.
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7-19-2008 @ 4:44PM
James said...
I don't know where the author of this piece gets off on saying that there are a lot of golfers more likely to win the Open that JR.
This is the same Justin Rose who is 9 in the world at the minute.
The same Justin Rose who was in the top 12 at all 4 majors last year.
I suggest that the author gets his facts right before he subjects us all to hack journalism.
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7-19-2008 @ 5:05PM
Ronald said...
It's too bad Kenny didn't make the trip to play in the Open. Maybe, he's give it a second look down the road sometime. But in any even,t he's got a better chance keepin' his sun tan in Wisconsin.
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7-19-2008 @ 9:46PM
George said...
F that skinny,ugly,motormouth horse-teethed Rose. Kenny has always been a class act,and who doesn't blame him for not going to that windy,desolate,non-deserving of an Open avenue,see who can make the least amount of bogeys,yea,that is some pure golf.
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7-22-2008 @ 3:37AM
Denny said...
Hey Post #6 - George -------- please write some more! I like reading comments from idiots. Your first line projects some major insecurities on your part...GET HELP!
Can't find a better word than "F" as your starting point? Perhaps your POST # 6 is higher than your IQ!!!
Oh, one other thing - why the desire to point out Justin's appearance? You should be watching the golf tournament, not a man's body parts....hmmmm. Excuse me, is it George or Georgette?
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7-23-2008 @ 8:40AM
Jim said...
OK, let's be honest. Who's praying for a Rose/Perry Ryder Cup singles match. Betcha' Zinger does.
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7-22-2008 @ 6:55PM
keith said...
a little history lesson --- in the 1950's a gentleman named Ben Hogan won the Masters AND the US Open yet didn't bother crossing the Atlantic to play in the Open . he played in the Open one time , won it , and i guess figured what's the big deal . the golfing world does NOT revolve around the claret jug !
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