Justin Rose praised Tommy Fleetwood for securing a long-awaited first PGA Tour title with victory on the season-ending Tour Championship, believing it bodes effectively for an “in-form” Europe waiting for the Ryder Cup.
Fleetwood, who together with Rose is one in every of Europe’s six computerized qualifiers for the Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black subsequent month, claimed FedExCup victory with a formidable three-shot win at East Lake final week.
European captain Luke Donald nonetheless has his six captain’s picks but to make – doing so dwell on Sky Sports activities Golf at 2pm on Monday – and although Rose is not envious of his process, he feels the crew are in good condition whoever Donald decides to decide on.
“That’s the tough part about being a captain, invariably you’re going to have to let a couple of guys down,” Rose instructed Sky Sports activities.
“That’s in all probability the one unhappy half. The remaining might be very fulfilling.
“Luke’s hardest selections are approaching Monday, however I believe he has so much to be optimistic about.
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Highlights from the ultimate spherical of the PGA Tour’s season-ending Tour Championship, in Atlanta, Georgia.
“The team has formed itself really nicely for the most part, and the final bits of detail are obviously down to the captain and his backroom staff to figure out the best blend.”
Particularly on the problem that awaits Europe of attempting to defend the crown at Bethpage in entrance of a possible hostile New York crowd, Rose added: “We’ve been talking about it for a long time, and that’s the unknown.
“However I believe the crew’s prepared from a kind viewpoint.
Justin Rose received the St Jude Championship as a part of the FedExCup playoffs
“The crowd is something that’s hard to prepare for, but I think we need to have the mindset of being ready for anything. And obviously enjoy the experience as best we can.”
USA captain Keegan Bradley introduced his six captain’s picks on Wednesday, opting in opposition to together with himself in a twin player-captain position, regardless of ending in eleventh place within the qualification standings.
The 39-year-old mentioned he was “heartbroken” on the resolution, as he as a substitute selected Justin Thomas, Collin Morikawa, Ben Griffin, Cameron Younger, Patrick Cantlay and Sam Burns to finish Staff USA’s line-up.
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Talking on The Sky Sports activities Golf Podcast, Keegan Bradley admits that leaving himself out of Staff USA on the Ryder Cup was a troublesome resolution and says he hasn’t had a full evening sleep in a couple of month.
“They’ve got such strength and depth that there’s going to be contenders that missed out, including obviously Keegan himself,” Rose mentioned.
“I mean, he deserved to play in terms of his form. I was just surprised he left it as late as he did to make that decision.
“However honest play to him for backing his management expertise and backing the 12 gamers he is put in place.”
Speaking further on Fleetwood’s FedExCup win to secure his first PGA Tour title at the 164th attempt, Rose said: “He is a giant pal of mine and I believe the entire {golfing} world was pleased for him.
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Tommy Fleetwood gave his response after lastly ending his lengthy wait to win a PGA Tour title as he triumphed on the Tour Championship.
“To be honest with you, it’s been coming for a long time, but it’s very easy to say that.
“Everybody’s been telling Tommy, ‘don’t be concerned, mate, only a matter of time’. However clearly you need to get that win underneath your belt, as he did.
“To win the FedExCup made up for quite a few of the losses. It was an amazing week for him.”
What’s subsequent forward of the Ryder Cup?
Donald will announce the six captain’s decide to finish Staff Europe’s Ryder Cup line-up on Monday September 1, dwell from 2pm on Sky Sports activities, with the European aspect set to be just like their profitable crew in 2023.
The one PGA Tour occasion earlier than the Ryder Cup is the Procore Championship in California, held from September 11-14, the place nearly all of Bradley’s American crew are anticipated to compete.
There might be prolonged dwell protection from every single day of Ryder Cup week, beginning on Monday September 22, with round the clock protection then dwell from 9am on Friday September 26.
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