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Justin Rose’s Final-Hole Eagle Puts Him on the Brink of Making the PGA Championship Cut
5/16/2026, 2:03:08 AM
Rose’s Dramatic Eagle on the Final Hole
On the final hole of his second round at Aronimink Golf Club, 45-year-old Englishman Justin Rose executed a delicate chip that bounced three times before dropping for an eagle. The shot moved his round total to 3-over par, placing him within the projected cut range and reviving his chances of playing the weekend.
Background: Recent PGA Championship Performance
Rose entered the 2026 PGA Championship with a record of seven consecutive cuts made at the event and six top-20 finishes. He previously won the 2013 U.S. Open at Merion, captured an Olympic gold medal, and claimed his second PGA Tour title at the 2010 AT&T National on the same Aronimink course. His career has featured a resurgence in his mid-40s, highlighted by multiple runner-up finishes in recent majors.
Scorecard Summary and Cut Line Projections
Rose’s second-round card recorded four bogeys, three birdies, two double-bogeys and the final eagle. After the eagle, his total stood at 3-over par. Tournament officials projected the cut line to fall between 3-over and 4-over par, with the top-70 scores and ties advancing to the weekend.
Impact on Weekend Prospects
By moving into the projected cut range, Rose positioned himself to compete for a weekend spot, a critical factor given his recent resurgence and the competitive field. A successful cut would extend his streak of major appearances and provide an opportunity to contend for a title. The eagle came in his 24th PGA Championship appearance.
Official Projections
PGA Championship officials indicated that the cut would be set at 3-over to 4-over par, meaning the top-70 players and ties would advance.
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
One source states Rose entered the final hole at 5-over par, outside the projected cut, while another reports his round ended at 3-over after the eagle. Cut-line projections also differ, with one report citing a likely 4-over threshold and another giving a 3-to-4-over range. No direct comments from Rose or tournament officials were provided in the available excerpts.
Verbatim Quotes
- “Faced with a must-make moment, Rose reached for experience and produced a flash of brilliance.” — Golfweek Staff
- “A delicate chip, perfectly judged, dropped for eagle.” — Golfweek Staff
- “The spectacular shot put the 45-year-old Englishman near the cut line at 3-over par and likely propelled him into the weekend in his 24th appearance at the championship.” — US News Sports
- “Then, the waiting game began for Rose, who was left to hope that his fabulous finish was enough to make the top-70 scores and ties to reach the weekend.” — US News Sports
- “He missed the first 20 cuts of his career, then became a major and Olympic champion and has enjoyed a mid-40s resurgence that has yielded multiple runner-up finishes in majors in recent years.” — US News Sports
What’s Next
Rose will play the final round on Sunday, needing to stay within the cut line to continue his major-championship run.
