It's just in time for Justin's time

Golf writers the world over have enjoyed watching Justin Rose ever since he was a 17-year-old amateur and sensationally holed out from the rough on the final hole to finish a fairytale fourth at the 1998 British Open.

From that miraculous finish to his 21 straight missed cuts immediately after turning professional, Rose has blossomed - forgive the pun - into one of the game's golden icons.

Now Asian fans are awaiting in earnest for his title defense at next month's World Golf Championships - HSBC Champions at Sheshan International Golf Club in Shanghai.