Justin Rose hopes that Los Angeles’ group stage win in the Tomorrow Golf League (TGL) is able to bring a few hours of “light relief” to those affected by the wildfires in the city.
The golfer is currently competing in the TGL which is a technology-led indoor golf league developed by Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy.
A lot of the owners of the LA franchise were in town so hearing stories first hand they’ve had some very personal trauma from the fires.” Rose told BBC South Today.
“We’ve all been following that story (of the fires) very closely and we know the area really well having played a lot of golf in and around LA, it’s a great city and just sad to think about.
“The devastation has taken memories, homes and possessions and mostly that is that’s irreplaceable.
“It was a big win for the team though – sport can offer maybe an hour or two of light relief from what’s a very serious situation.”
Rose’s LA beat Tiger Woods’ Jupiter Links 12-1 on Tuesday in their first match of the competition.
The 44-year-old said that playing for Los Angeles has added an emotional edge due to the recent fires that have caused so much devastation across the city.