Justin Rose forced to withdraw from event just days before PGA Championship
Justin Rose has withdrawn from the remainder of the Truist Championship due to illness. The Englishman qualified for the no-cut competition and played the first two rounds, recording a score of 70 on day one and 77 on day two. Rose couldn’t carry on at the Truist ChampionshipGetty Ahead of round three starting, the 2025 Masters runner-up confirmed his withdrawal. But with the PGA Championship looming next week, it is concerning for Rose that he has been forced to leave this competition. After two rounds, Rose was at the bottom of the leaderboard at the Truist Championship sitting on seven over. In a statement, the PGA Tour Communications said: “Justin Rose WD prior to the start of the third round of the Truist Championship (illness).” Rose quote tweeted the post, and apologised for his display. He said: “After becoming progressively ill over the past few days, I have made the unfortunate decision to withdraw from the @TruistChamp. “I am not in a state to complete, and it’s best for me to focus on a quick recovery prior to next week. “Thanks to all the fans in Philly for the love this week. It’s a special place to me, and I’m sorry it wasn’t a better week!” View Tweet: https://twitter.com/TruistChamp?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw Rose will now focus on recovering and making sure he is raring to go for the PGA Championship. It is the second major of the year and is a competition the 44-year-old has never won. In 2012, he finished joint-third, but that is the closest he’s come. After the cruel blow of losing the play-off to Rory McIlroy at The Masters, Rose will hope to use that heartache as motivation. Rose was the man on the unfortunate end of a play-off defeat at AugustaGetty Since just losing out at Augusta, he’s only played in one other event. He immediately took part in the RBC Heritage, finishing in 42nd place. The Truist Championship was his first PGA Tour competition since the third week in April, but it hasn’t ended the way he would have wanted it to. He will now return home to recover before heading to Quail Hollow. Rose has now finished as runner-up at The Masters three times across his career, and he’s been quite reflective when looking at the latest defeat. Speaking to the Telegraph about losing out to McIlroy, he said: “Disappointment is a natural part of competitive sport. You pour your heart and soul into preparation, navigate the pressures of a tournament and sometimes, despite your best efforts, it doesn’t go your way. “But even in those moments, there are always positives: The incredible atmosphere, the unwavering support and the knowledge that you competed at the highest level against the world’s best players. And then there’s Rory. Watching him lift that trophy, completing his career grand slam, was very special. His journey has been an inspiration to so many – his resilience, dedication and sheer talent are undeniable.” If Rose were to come back from this illness and claim glory at the PGA, it would be an incredible sporting story.
Justin Rose has withdrawn from the remainder of the Truist Championship due to illness.
The Englishman qualified for the no-cut competition and played the first two rounds, recording a score of 70 on day one and 77 on day two.
Ahead of round three starting, the 2025 Masters runner-up confirmed his withdrawal.
But with the PGA Championship looming next week, it is concerning for Rose that he has been forced to leave this competition.
After two rounds, Rose was at the bottom of the leaderboard at the Truist Championship sitting on seven over.
In a statement, the PGA Tour Communications said: “Justin Rose WD prior to the start of the third round of the Truist Championship (illness).”
Rose quote tweeted the post, and apologised for his display.
He said: “After becoming progressively ill over the past few days, I have made the unfortunate decision to withdraw from the @TruistChamp.
“I am not in a state to complete, and it’s best for me to focus on a quick recovery prior to next week.
“Thanks to all the fans in Philly for the love this week. It’s a special place to me, and I’m sorry it wasn’t a better week!”
Rose will now focus on recovering and making sure he is raring to go for the PGA Championship.
It is the second major of the year and is a competition the 44-year-old has never won.
In 2012, he finished joint-third, but that is the closest he’s come.
After the cruel blow of losing the play-off to Rory McIlroy at The Masters, Rose will hope to use that heartache as motivation.
Since just losing out at Augusta, he’s only played in one other event.
He immediately took part in the RBC Heritage, finishing in 42nd place.
The Truist Championship was his first PGA Tour competition since the third week in April, but it hasn’t ended the way he would have wanted it to.
He will now return home to recover before heading to Quail Hollow.
Rose has now finished as runner-up at The Masters three times across his career, and he’s been quite reflective when looking at the latest defeat.
Speaking to the Telegraph about losing out to McIlroy, he said: “Disappointment is a natural part of competitive sport. You pour your heart and soul into preparation, navigate the pressures of a tournament and sometimes, despite your best efforts, it doesn’t go your way.
“But even in those moments, there are always positives: The incredible atmosphere, the unwavering support and the knowledge that you competed at the highest level against the world’s best players. And then there’s Rory. Watching him lift that trophy, completing his career grand slam, was very special. His journey has been an inspiration to so many – his resilience, dedication and sheer talent are undeniable.”
If Rose were to come back from this illness and claim glory at the PGA, it would be an incredible sporting story.
