FARMINGDALE, N.Y. – Two weeks removed from his Olympic victory, Justin Rose is still basking in the glow of gold.
Rose outlasted Henrik Stenson to win the gold medal in Rio, becoming golf’s first Olympic champion in 112 years. He’ll return to action this week at The Barclays, where the Englishman hopes to begin his playoff run with a bit of momentum since, at No. 51 in the standings, he has work to do to make the 30-man Tour Championship.
But thoughts of East Lake took a backseat Tuesday to recollections of his championship moment in Brazil and the ensuing celebration.