When Justin Rose rolled in a birdie putt on the Postage Stamp on Sunday afternoon, it felt like this could well be a red-letter day for a player who has given so much to European golf over the years. At that point, Rose moved into a tie for the lead at six-under par. It was his third birdie in his first eight holes. Sensing something special might be unfolding, the crowd roared Rose on. In that moment, it was easy to forget this was a man who had to come through final qualifying only a few weeks ago just to earn his place at Royal Troon.
