JUSTIN Rose is as good a bet as there is for a home winner of this year’s Open Championship , according to John Jacobs.
The world-renowned golf coach and former Ryder Cup captain believes Hampshire ace Rose, main picture, is in with a shot of topping the field at Royal Lytham & St Annes this week.
“Justin Rose is one who could well win,” said Lyndhurst -based Jacobs, the founding father of the European Tour.
“Two seasons ago, when he won at Jack Nicklaus’ course [the Memorial Tournament], I thought that he would burst through and become something very special.
“He won two tournaments in quick succession and was in contention for virtually everything for six months.
‘As good a bet as we’ve got’ “He’s still a very good player, but he’s not quite come through like I expected yet. But he’s probably as good a bet as we’ve got.”
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