Justin Rose was ‘baffled’ by the outpouring of praise he received following his defeat to Rory McIlroy in a play-off at the Masters in April. The 44-year-old have a superb final round featuring 10 birdies to force McIlroy into a play-off hole where the Northern Irishman’s birdie beat Rose’s par and won him the green jacket for the very first time.

Heartwarming” is one word Justin Rose uses to describe the outpouring of goodwill that surged in his direction after his act of sportsmanship following the play-off defeat against Rory McIlroy at last month’s Masters.

Justin Rose couldn't understand why he received so much praise after losing to Rory McIlroy in their dramatic Masters play-off.