Mark Fulcher, Justin Rose's long-time caddie, has compared the golfer to sporting icons Cristiano Ronaldo and LeBron James, citing his commitment and investment in becoming the best. Rose, 45, has 13 PGA Tour wins and a US Open title to his name.
Speaking to Press Box PR, Fulcher said: 'I think you absolutely can [compare him to Cristiano Ronaldo and LeBron James]. I think not only with the commitment and investment he puts in himself, with the bus that he's installed, the recovery bus that he takes with him everywhere, the team that invests around him.'
Fulcher highlighted the financial demands of modern golf, including a caddie, coach, putting coach, short game coach, mental coach, and physio. He noted that Rose has always been willing to invest in himself, even before achieving financial security.
'He always looked at it as an investment, as opposed to a cost. Other golfers will look at caddies, physios, the private jet as a cost. Rosey still perceives that as an investment,' Fulcher added.
Rose is set to compete in the PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club, teeing off alongside defending champion Scottie Scheffler and Matt Fitzpatrick. His best finish at the event was T3 in 2012.
