Masters place for Rose

Justin Rose is set to make his US Masters debut this year after being named as one of 96 invited players.

Mon, 06 Jan, 2003 - 11:55

Justin Rose is set to make his US Masters debut this year after being named as one of 96 invited players.

The Hampshire-based golfer has received an invitation from Hootie Johnson, chairman of the Masters tournament and the Augusta National club, courtesy of his top-50 finish in the 2002 world rankings in which he finished 39th.

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