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Justin Rose skips Scottish Open ahead of The Open Championship

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 4, 2026, 12:00 PM

Last updated Jul 4, 2026

Justin Rose skips Scottish Open ahead of The Open Championship

Summary

Justin Rose will not compete in the Genesis Scottish Open next week, marking the first time in five years he has missed the event. The decision comes just 12 days before The Open Championship, where Rose aims to reclaim glory at Royal Birkdale, 28 years after his top-5 finish as an amateur. Concerns have arisen regarding his fitness or form, as he has struggled with his new McLaren irons. Rose has not disclosed the reason for his absence from the Scottish Open, leaving questions about his preparation for The Open.

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By the Numbers

•Justin Rose missed the Scottish Open for the first time in five years.
•He aims to win The Open at Royal Birkdale in 12 days.
•Rose had a top-5 finish at Birkdale as a 17-year-old amateur.
•His fitness or form is under scrutiny ahead of The Open.
•He has not publicly explained his decision to skip the event.

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12:00 PMYahoo Sports — Justin Rose makes unusual decision for the first time in five years just 12 days before The Open

What they're saying

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Justin Rose will be attempting to win The Open Championship at Royal Birkdale in two weeks’ time, 28 years after he secured a top-5 finish there as a 17-year-old amateur. Rose stunned the golfing world at Royal Birkdale back in 1998 when he actually had a chance to win The Open on Sunday.
— Yahoo Sports

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