Weeks after Justin Rose’s Bethpage Black triumph, he hadn’t played a competitive round, leaving fans unsure of what to expect. But on November 14, he returned at the DP World Tour Championship, stepping onto the first tee in Dubai with uncertainty. But his start was far better than anticipated, hinting at a promising finish to the season. Yet the conclusion took an unexpected turn for the 45-year-old.

For Rose, who had contributed crucial points to Team Europe’s historic triumph, this return to competitive golf was more than just another tournament. And he aimed at proving the same from the very first morning. From the very first hole, Rose seemed to channel that Ryder Cup momentum. Birdie followed birdie, and by the third hole, an eagle cemented his position among the early leaders.

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