Justin Rose Fires Back at Critics of McLaren Golf Move
Justin Rose responded to criticism about his recent switch to McLaren Golf equipment, which coincided with a poor performance in the first round of the Cadillac Championship. Golf analyst Rick Gehman highlighted Rose's struggles with ball-striking and tee-to-green play, prompting a sarcastic reply from Rose referencing Formula 1's Drag Reduction System. Rose, now McLaren Golf's first ambassador, will continue competing at Trump National Doral alongside Adam Scott.
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By Matt AudiletContributing Sports WriterShareNewsweek is a Trust Project memberSee more of our trusted coverage when you search.Prefer Newsweek on Googleto see more of our trusted coverage when you search.PGA Tour star Justin Rose made a massive equipment change before this week's Cadillac Championship.McLaren Golf formally launched earlier this week, announcing Rose as its first ambassador. The 45-year-old Englishman is now playing with new irons manufactured by McLaren, a company best known for its Formula 1 team and production of luxury sports cars.A drastic equipment change midway through the PGA Tour season is certainly a risk, especially considering Rose's impressive performance throughout the year thus far.Rose started his first round at Trump National Doral with a double bogey on…
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