Justin Rose brimming with confidence as he sets out to win second US Open title
Englishman says it's only a matter of time before he lands another major
Winning the 2013 US Open gave Justin Rose a massive confidence boost in his ability to handle pressure and he believes it is only a question of time before he claims a second major crown.
The English world number five has landed two more victories on the PGA Tour since his major breakthrough at Merion and heads into this week’s US Open at the links-style Chambers Bay with his game in sparkling order.
"I was very, very pleased and proud to win this one," Rose said as he reflected on his two-stroke triumph at Merion. "Since then, I feel like it’s been a successful couple of years.
"I’ve kicked on from winning my first major, sometimes it’s difficult to live up to that. I’ve maintained my world ranking, I’ve won tournaments, I’ve done all the right things.
"Augusta [for the 2015 Masters] was another sign this year. I came up against a great Jordan Spieth performance, but it was a sign that my game was capable of winning these big championships."
Rose tied for second at the Masters in April when Spieth completed a wire-to-wire victory by four shots after matching Tiger Woods’s tournament record low of 18-under 270.