Tour News (posted 22nd October 1998)

Rose wilts in Australian sun

Adelaide, Australia - Justin Rose suffered more disappointment to end 11 shots off the pace after the first round of the Australasian PGA Tour's South Australian Open in Adelaide.

Australian Rookie professional Jarrod Moseley shot a six-under par 66 on the tough Kooyonga course to take the lead.
Rose, who finished fourth in the Open at Royal Birkdale earlier this year, could only manage a five-over par 77 and will struggle to make the cut.

It is another blow for the teenager from Hampshire, who has performed poorly in tournaments since turning professional after the Open.

He accepted an offer to play in Australia to help him try to earn his European Tour card.