FEDEX ST. JUDE CHAMPIONSHIP

August 10, 2025

Justin Rose

TPC Southwind

Quick Quotes

Q. Justin, you've played golf all over the world. You've won tournaments all over the world. How would you describe the fight you brought to this Sunday in Memphis?

JUSTIN ROSE: Yeah, that was an amazing last 90 minutes really. Seemed to be the way it got this week. When I got myself a few back, something good would happen. Never stopped believing.

The 6-iron I hit into 14 was a clutch shot; back right pin, had to hit the perfect golf shot in there. That set up the birdie that I needed just to give myself a chance.

Played unbelievable golf coming down the stretch. I had so much fun with it. 18 was playing perfectly for me today. If I pulled it, I carried it, if I held it up -- I hit a couple good putts in regulation and in the first playoff hole as well. Obviously J.J. dropped a bomb on me, I topped him. It was a lot of fun today.

That's why I practice. That's why I play. I've been saying for some time now, obviously Augusta, when I bring my best, I know I'm good enough to play and to compete, and to now win against the best players in the world. Very gratifying day for me and a lot of hard work coming to fruition.

Q. At 45 years of age, what did you learn about yourself today? Everyone calls you meticulous, precise and prepared, but what did you learn about what's inside of you at this age of your career?

JUSTIN ROSE: Yeah, I've always known I've had that. I get nervous with the best of them. I feel nervous at times. But I know when it matters, I've still got it. I kind of feel better and better and better as it gets more important. That's good to know.

It's hard stuff to practice, hard stuff to teach. Nice to know that hasn't left me at this ripe old age. Listen, I don't want to keep saying that because I'm actually -- I feel like I'm moving well, the body is feeling good, I'm training well. Yeah, I feel like there could be a good run of golf still. I can't let the age kind of become too much of the story.

But today is huge for me. I can't wait to share it with Fooch. We've been together a long time. Amazing caddie. We've been through our ups and downs. He feels the good and the bad as much as I do. To share it with -- we kept it quite poised there. Obviously there was a lot of cheering for J.J., USA, and you've got to respect where you're at, but Ryder Cup is right around the corner, so I completely understand. But yeah, this is going to be a fun one for us to celebrate.