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Former world number one Justin Rose admits his patience is being tested by the poor run of form that has seen him tumble down the world rankings.
The English golfer first topped the rankings in September 2018 and has spent a total of 13 weeks at number one but arrived at Wentworth for this week’s PGA Championship at 23rd in the standings.
The 2013 US Open champion finished ninth in the US PGA Championship in August but has missed the cut in five of his past seven events after splitting from long-time coach Sean Foley in June.
“(It) hasn’t worked out yet, but these things don’t always happen immediately,” Rose said on Wednesday. “The last couple of days there’s been some lightbulb moments and it’s a blend of some of the new things I’ve learned along the way and some of the old blueprints under Sean.
“You always see results on the range before you see it on the golf course, but I feel positive and motivated at the moment.” Rose, 40, who is in the process of moving back to England from the Bahamas, said he was enjoying his golf.
“You can only hope that does lead to good stuff eventually,” he said. “Patience-wise, it’s been tested for sure. It’s not fun not competing out there at the top end of the leaderboard.
“I’ve seen a couple of spells that keeps you buoyant.—AP
