Justin Rose makes comment on the American fans at Shinnecock Hills after finishing his US Open
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Justin Rose was surprised by the American fans at Shinnecock Hills for the US Open this week.
Tens of thousands of spectators watched the world’s best players compete in one of golf’s biggest events.
However, the crowd at Shinnecock Hills have received criticism for rooting against Wyndham Clark in the final round.
AdvertisementAdvertisementMany fans were cheering every time the 32-year-old missed a putt or missed the green with his approach shot.
While that behaviour was questionable, Rose had only positive things to say about the support he received on Long Island.
Why the US Open crowds impressed Justin Rose
Even though Justin Rose is English—and a European Ryder Cup legend—he’s one of the most popular players in the USA.
The 45-year-old is still a world-class golfer, but many also appreciate his classy character in both victory and defeat.
Having just missed out on a top-10 finish, Rose praised the spectators at Shinnecock Hills on social media.
AdvertisementAdvertisementHe could not quite believe that so many people were supporting him when the US Open is obviously not his national open.
In addition to his comments about the fans, Rose reflected on his performance this week and his hopes of winning another major.
“Just a place shy of third straight top 10 in majors this year. These events are amazing,” Rose said on Instagram.
“They test every part of your game. And you have to confront every emotion that you feel. But that’s why we do it!
“Winning is always the aim. Majors are the goal. I’ll be there close enough to still believe it can happen again soon.
“Thanks for the unbelievable support from the fans in what is their national open. Very grateful.”
AdvertisementAdvertisementAlongside Adam Scott, Rose is one of the greatest golfers of his generation and continues to defy Father Time in his 40s.
Hopefully, Rose can perform well in The Open Championship next month and win just the second major of his career.
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Badenoch blasts 'moaning' female Labour MPs over Burnham jobs 'quota'
Kemi Badenoch has told Labour women to earn a job in Andy Burnham's Cabinet instead of demanding they are handed jobs because of their gender.
The Tory leader lashed out today amid reports that female MPs are demanding the de-facto new prime minister introduce a 50:50 gender split 'quota' in his government.
Amid reports that former foreign secretary David Miliband is being lined up to return to the role, possibly with his brother Ed as Chancellor, one female minister also complained that Burnham could not have 'more Milibands than women' in the top posts.
But in a scathing article in the Times today Mrs Badenoch told them to 'stop moaning' and get chosen on merit instead of retreating into 'more of the failed identity politics that is holding back our country'.
'There are many, many reasons why you shouldn't have any Milibands in the cabinet,' she said.
'But complaining that the boys haven't given them the right jobs or that the boys are taking all the jobs, just shows that Labour's women still don't get it.'
The idea of quotas was also attacked by Baroness Jacqui Smith, Labour's Skills Minister.
Asked by Times Radio if Mr Burnham should reserve jobs for women, she said: 'No, I think what Andy Burnham should be doing is building the very best team around him to change this country.'
A letter written by the Women's Parliamentary Labour Party has called on Mr Burnham to ensure a 50:50 split between men and women in government jobs
Amid reports that former foreign secretary David Miliband (above, right, in 2010) is being lined up to return to the role, possibly with his brother Ed as Chancellor, one female minister complained that Burnham could not have 'more Milibands than women' in the top posts
But Mrs Badenoch told them to pipe down and get chosen on merit instead of retreating into 'more of the failed identity politics that is holding back our country'
A letter written by the Women's Parliamentary Labour Party and seen by the BBC has called on Mr Burnham to ensure a 50:50 split between men and women in government jobs after he succeeds Sir Keir Starmer.
'We are asking you to demonstrate this change from day one and address the toxicity and misogyny within our own party and government,' it said.
Labour has never had a female leader, while the Conservatives have had three, and Mrs Badenoch urged the government to follow its meritocratic example.
'If you run a meritocracy, then you do not have to worry about jobs for the boys,' she wrote.
'Every woman who is a Conservative MP, every woman who has ever won the leadership, has had to fight to get where she is.
'By contrast, Labour women are demanding guarantees from Burnham. But the truth is he doesn't have to give any guarantees.
'If none of Labour's women are prepared to get their hands dirty and challenge him for the leadership, their demands are toothless.'
'In fact, it's quite revealing that the women's parliamentary Labour Party has written to Burnham asking him to commit himself to at least 50 per cent female ministers.
'This has nothing to do with meritocracy. It is yet more of the failed identity politics that is holding back our country.'
