Justin Rose clinched his first worldwide title in four years with a three-shot victory at the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am in a Monday finish on the PGA TOUR.
The Englishman held a two-stroke lead at 15 under par when play was suspended in California on Sunday due to darkness, having registered an eagle and two birdies in the opening nine holes of his final round.
When play resumed on Monday morning, Rose added three further birdies at the 11th, 13th and 14th on his way to a six under par 66 that saw him reach 18 under, with American duo Brendon Todd and Brandon Wu in a share of second place.
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— Justin ROSE (@JustinRose99) February 6, 2023
Rose last won at the Farmers Insurance Open at Torrey Pines in January 2019, while he was World Number One.
His victory sees him climb to 35th in the Official World Golf Ranking, making him eligible for the Masters Tournament in April.
“Time flies by doesn't it - it's amazing how long it has been,” the 42-year-old said, reflecting on returning to the winner’s circle with his 11th PGA Tour title.
“This is just a moment to say thanks to the people that believe in me more than probably I do.
“My team have been incredible, obviously my family at home - Kate, Leo, Lottie, this one's for you, I wish you were with me here. What a place to win a tournament, unbelievable.”
After seeing his overnight advantage cut in half by a birdie for Todd at the 13th, his opening hole of the final day, Rose regained his two-shot cushion with a birdie from almost 30 feet at the 11th.
Rose then saw his advantage halved again by Todd before he holed a 20-footer for birdie on the 13th and then hit lob wedge to eight feet on the par five 14th to stretch his lead to three shots.
The 2013 U.S. Open Champion, who had last won while he was World Number One, displayed great composure to par his final four holes and seal victory.
The tournament, staged across Pebble Beach Golf Links, Spyglass Hill Golf Course and Monterrey Peninsula Country Club, was affected by strong winds with the amateur competition shortened to 54 holes.
Former Wales football captain Gareth Bale and American playing partner Joseph Bramlett finished in joint-16th place on 16 under, while Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers, along with Ben Silverman, topped the pro-am portion as they finished on 26 under.
