Focused Justin Rose reckons blanking Ryder Cup thoughts offers him the best chance of making it to Bethpage.
The English star is in line for a stunning seventh appearance in the matches against the United States next month in New York.
Rose is currently outside of the automatic qualification spots, but his experience and excellent form in big events this year have put him bang in contention to link-up again with the European side as they aim to triumph again away from home.
The 45-year-old was part of the side that famously won at Medinah in 2012 and he fancies another crack, but says keeping it out of his mind offers his best shot at making Luke Donald’s side.
Rose said: “You always want to show form. I can still qualify for the team by right which should always be n