In-form Rose relishing St Andrews appearance

JUSTIN ROSE did not know for certain that he was in next week’s British Open until Sunday night – but now he is one of the favourites.

A second victory in the US in five weeks – after 161 US Tour events without winning once – makes Rose and US Open champion Graeme McDowell the hottest things in golf as St Andrews fast approaches.

McDowell will be trying to make it three titles in a row at the Barclays Scottish Open this week, while Rose can look ahead to finally playing an Open at the Home of Golf.