Rose looking to boost ranking in Shanghai

Justin Rose has set his sights on a career-high ranking of world No 2 over the final events of the year as he headlines a weakened field at the BMW Masters this week.

The Englishman can further his claims in Shanghai after fifth-ranked Henrik Stenson pulled out, joining world No 1 Rory McIlroy on the sidelines.

But Rose believes it might be a step too far to close the gap on McIlroy, who also leads the Race to Dubai, over the European Tour's Final Series of four big-money events.