Justin Rose is the name that has been making headlines in golf magazines this season due to his stellar performances in PGA tournaments. The experienced English golfer is a name that is increasingly being mentioned as a potential captain for the European Ryder Cup in 2027.
Famous faces in the golf scene, including Sir Nick Faldo and Sam Torrance, have suggested that Justin Rose could be the team captain given his experience and quality.
However, the English golfer does not want to think too far into the future, aware that the key is to focus on the present and the Ryder Cup that will be held in a few weeks.
This great golfer, on the other hand, confirms that he has thought about such options and believes that such proposals could become realistic.
He believes that such thoughts can divert attention from what is most important, which is this year's Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black, where the European team has ambitions to win.
"It’s an interesting one", Rose said, as quoted by Golf Magic.
"If we were to go back a couple of years and think about what’s the pipeline of European Ryder Cup captains, I felt like that was a potential thought process for sure – and it could well still be a potential thought process. 2027 still feels like a long time away.
But I think all of us probably need to have a sit down afterwards and just understand what’s best for the team, because that’s the most important thing first and foremost."
What I’ve learnt by watching and observing Luke is how much hard work it takes."
The responsibility of such a role
While it is clear that being a captain is a great thing and a huge honor, on the other hand, such a role carries enormous responsibility and pressure. Dealing with such pressure is not easy; it is crucial to choose someone who has played in major tournaments and who knows how to deal with difficult moments.
Justin Rose is certainly that profile of a golfer, so there is no doubt that the European team will think carefully about such an option, and it would be really interesting to see Justin leading a generation in two years.
The question is, however, what will happen at the next Ryder Cup and how this could determine the path of the European team in the future.
