Time off has put Rose on track

JUSTIN ROSE hopes to be Open king as he races from Royal Ascot to Royal Portrush.

- BY CRAIG SWAN

The English hero believes he is building nicely for the 153rd Championship through this week's Genesis Scottish Open.

It is a competitive return after a well-earned break for Rose, which has included attending some of the UK's biggest sporting events.

The Ryder Cup hero was at Wimbledon for the tennis, and that after a very special day on the Turf.

Rose and wife Kate were invited to be part of the Royal Procession on day two of Royal Ascot and were trotted down the track just behind the King and Queen.

After his round-three 68 at Renaissance put him four-under overall, Rose recalled: "It was amazing. Completely unexpected.

"It was an amazing letter to receive. I received it maybe a month or so before Royal Ascot.