Justin Rose Shoots 2-Over 74 in Opening Round of Cadillac Championship After Adopting McLaren Irons
PGA Tour golfer Justin Rose debuted new irons from McLaren Golf at the Cadillac Championship, finishing his first round at 2-over 74. He responded cheekily to performance stats highlighting his struggles. Separately, Scottie Scheffler dismissed a question on LIV Golf players returning to the PGA Tour after his own 71.
news.google.comEnglish golfer Justin Rose finished his opening round at the Cadillac Championship with a 2-over 74 on the Blue Monster Course in Miami. The 45-year-old started with a double bogey on the par-5 first hole at Trump National Doral. Rose had made an equipment change to new irons manufactured by McLaren before the event.
McLaren Golf formally launched earlier this week and announced Rose as its first ambassador. McLaren is known for its Formula 1 team and production of luxury sports cars. Rose's switch came midway through the PGA Tour season.
26 strokes ball-striking in Round 1 of the Cadillac Championship. 83 strokes tee-to-green in the same round. 83 strokes tee-to-green today.
That's his second worst ball-striking and worst tee-to-green round of his year,' Gehman wrote on social media. The worst tee-to-green round for Rose this year was also Round 1 of the Cadillac Championship, Gehman said.
Rose responded on social media: 'Cheers Rick for the stats... DRS stands for Drag Reduction System, a technical element of Formula 1 racing. Drag Reduction System is being phased out starting in the 2026 season of Formula 1 racing.
M. ET tee time, playing alongside PGA Tour veteran Adam Scott. Separately, world's top-ranked golfer Scottie Scheffler carded a 71 in his opening round at the Cadillac Championship on Thursday.
The 29-year-old trails leader Cam Young by seven shots after the opening round in Doral. Scheffler replied to a reporter's question on LIV Golf players returning to the PGA Tour: 'I just got off the golf course.
Scheffler laughed off a reporter's question during The Masters after firing a 65 on Saturday. Saudi funding for LIV Golf has been pulled.
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Story Timeline
6 events- 2026-05-03 (ongoing)
Justin Rose scheduled to begin second round at Cadillac Championship with 2:15 p.m. ET tee time alongside Adam Scott.
1 sourceunattributed - 2026-05-02 (Thursday)
Scottie Scheffler cards 71 in opening round at Cadillac Championship, trails leader Cam Young by seven shots; dismisses question on LIV Golf.
1 sourceunattributed - 2026-05-02 (Thursday)
Justin Rose finishes opening round with 2-over 74 at Cadillac Championship after starting with double bogey; responds to Rick Gehman's stats on social media.
2 sourcesunattributed · Rick Gehman - Earlier this week (prior to 2026-05-03)
McLaren Golf formally launches and announces Justin Rose as first ambassador; Rose switches to new McLaren irons before Cadillac Championship.
1 sourceunattributed - 2026 (earlier this year)
Scottie Scheffler laughs off reporter's question at The Masters after 65, calling it a 'horrible question.'
1 sourceunattributed - Recent (prior to current events)
Saudi funding for LIV Golf pulled.
1 sourceunattributed
Potential Impact
- 01
Changes to Formula 1 racing dynamics with DRS phase-out starting 2026.
- 02
Uncertainty for LIV Golf's future operations following pull of Saudi funding.
- 03
Ongoing debate in golf community regarding LIV Golf players' return to PGA Tour, influenced by player responses like Scheffler's.
- 04
Potential improvement in Justin Rose's performance in subsequent rounds using new equipment and DRS reference.
- 05
Possible shifts in equipment sponsorships in PGA Tour inspired by McLaren Golf's entry.
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