Justin Rose issues timely Ryder reminder at Oak Hill

With a dearth of veteran Europeans ineligible, Rose could provide captain Luke Donald with a much needed veteran to choose from for September in Rome.

STEADY: Justin Rose on the 17th during his second round of the PGA Championship at Oak Hill Country Club

Justin Rose keeps bolstering his campaign to make a sixth Ryder Cup appearance with a strong 1-under par 139 at Oak Hill, tied with Canada’s Taylor Pendrith as the top finishers through two rounds of the PGA Championship as the afternoon wave gets underway.

Rose, who won at Pebble Beach in February, did not get picked for the 2021 Ryder Cup. But with a dearth of veteran Europeans ineligible, Rose could provide captain Luke Donald with a much needed veteran to choose from for the match in September at Marco Simone in Italy.