Rose’s big appeal to Euro Tour
JUSTIN ROSE has called on the European Tour to save the British Masters.
A four-year deal with Sky Sports comes to an end today, leaving the tournament without a backer with the 2019 schedule due to be announced on October 22.
Tournament host Rose admitted: “It would be a shame to lose this event. It’s one that’s close to my heart obviously, having won it in 2002 with my dad around.
“Dare I say there are so many events on the European Tour that maybe shouldn’t be there, but these are the ones that should be there.
“The fans really do come out in force in the UK and support these events. I would urge anyone in the powers that be to make it happen.”
Rose shot a threeunder 69 yesterday to move to one under par while Tommy Fleetwood carded a 70 to sit one shot ahead.
Fellow Ryder Cup hero Francesco Molinari posted a three-over 75 and now trails his brother Edoardo by four shots.