Rose wilts in Johannesburg

Justin Rose was today facing an uphill battle to defend his dunhill Championship title in Johannesburg.

Fri, 17 Jan, 2003 - 06:44

Justin Rose was today facing an uphill battle to defend his dunhill Championship title in Johannesburg.

Rose could card only a first-round 73 in sweltering heat at Houghton Golf Club, by two shots his worst score on the course in nine rounds over the last three years.

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