Justin Rose McLaren clubs, explained: Why golfer made controversial decision to partner with racing company
Justin Rose McLaren clubs, explained: Why golfer made controversial decision to partner with racing company originally appeared on The Sporting News . Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here . Veteran golfer Justin Rose has had an impressive few seasons at 45 years old, in large part because he is not afraid to try new things.
Rose took that to a new level this year, as he is a bit of a trailblazer in the game of golf by using irons made by McLaren. Rose is from England and McLaren is based in England, which is essentially how this partnership began. Rose was able to work with McLaren to create a set of irons he thinks are perfect for his game and implement them into the season immediately.
Over the past few years, Rose has been in contention at several majors but hasn't been able to secure a second major win to go with his 2013 U. S. Open title.
If he is able to get a second major with his new McLaren irons, Rose will only add to his legendary status in the game of golf. Here's a breakdown of why Rose chose to partner with McLaren. MORE : Inside Justin Rose's major timeline Justin Rose McLaren golf clubs Rose partnered with McLaren this year and is using the company's set of irons, a rarity in the game of golf.
McLaren, which is known as a car manufacturer and Formula 1 team, is looking to diversify its foothold in other sports as well. Rose said he planned to use the clubs earlier in the year, in February, but the clubs weren't ready yet, which delayed production. Therefore, the fact that Rose had to switch his set of clubs mid-season wasn't the intention, but it's also not something that worries the veteran golfer.