Order of merit just the job for Justin

JUSTIN ROSE was a late learner where the significance of winning the European Tour order of merit was concerned.

He plays almost all of his golf these days in the United States and is only in contention for the Harry Vardon Trophy at Valderrama this week because of the points picked up in tournaments in America such as the Masters and the WGC Bridgestone Invitational.

“I first realised the order of merit was attainable when I finished second at Firestone in September,” admitted the 27-year-old Englishman. “I was then flying up the European order of merit. It was always in my plans to play the Volvo Masters but next year my schedule will again be based from January through September in America, right through the FedEx Cup. It will be somewhat similar to this season.