While Being Appreciative of Charley Hull, Justin Rose Expresses His Guilt Over the Progression of Golf in Recent Times

The Grant Thornton Invitational’s Day 2 event was a hit! The greens saw players compete for a top finish while they maintained their gaming cadence and camaraderie. English duo Justin Rose and Charley Hull had a top-5 start to the tourney, but by the end of the second round, the golfing pair saw themselves at T8, with a six-stroke difference from the top position.

After the game, the players had a chat with the media, and during the conversation, Rose confessed to feeling guilty over the progression of golf in recent times, especially when COVID-19 hit.

Justin Rose opens up about golf’s evolution and the impact of COVID-19

As the Day 2 game came to a close, Golf TV correspondent Amy Rogers had a conversation with Justin Rose and Charley Hull as the pair were walking on the greens mid-round. Rogers asked the golfers about their game, and Hull took the chance to reply and said that their play on the first day was “good,” and the format was a bit tricky, but the pair felt happy to be on the greens. 

Rogers’s next question was directed at Rose, where she mentioned that Covid times were when LPGA events were at a halt, and Rose had organized and hosted games for the girls. The golfer answered that he saw that talent lived on the greens, and it was obvious that players wanted to play, but it just “felt like the opportunity wasn’t there.”

He further added that when the PGAT players came back to the greens, their events were back in full swing, but that wasn’t the case with LPGA players. “So, a little bit of guilt to be honest with you. But we were never trying to change the world. All we were trying to do was just kind of little series where they could put scorecards in the hand and get ready for the big events.” The golfer concluded by adding, “Charlie actually was fantastic…it was super nice of her to come and play.”

As the players navigate the field and prepare for the finish, here’s a look at how the pair’s Day 2 on the greens went.

A recap of Hull and Rose’s Day 2 performance at the Grant Thornton Invitational

In the vibrant setting of the Grant Thornton Invitational in Florida, England’s dynamic duo, Charley Hull and Justin Rose, showcased their golfing prowess in the second round. The pair navigated the challenging course with precision. Overall, Rose and Hull carded a well-balanced round of 72.

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Their game was made up of one birdie and one bogey. The golfers maintained their composure to finish at level par for the round. Irrespective of their solid performance, Rose and Hull have now found themselves six shots off the lead in the mixed PGA and LPGA Tour event, standing at 14 under. As the tournament unfolds, Hull and Rose remain determined to make their mark and climb back into contention for the top finish.

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