The INTERNATIONAL

 
 
Justin Rose and Other "Young Guns" to Shoot It Out at The INTERNATIONAL
 
July 26, 2004
CASTLE ROCK, Colo. -- England's 24-year-old Justin Rose tops the list of "young guns" scheduled to compete at Castle Pines Golf Club in the 2004 INTERNATIONAL, Aug. 2-8, it was announced today.

"There is a growing number of outstanding young players threatening to dominate the PGA TOUR today and Justin Rose is one of the best," said Executive Director Larry O. Thiel. "With Justin and so many other dynamic young players competing at Castle Pines, we are certain to see some exciting golf."

Rose grabbed the first round lead at The Masters earlier this year with an impressive 5-under-par 67. He has earned $787,531 on the PGA TOUR this year and is currently 60th on the TOUR money list. His best finish came at the Memorial Tournament, where he tied for fourth.

Rounding out the list of young guns competing for The INTERNATIONAL trophy are Aaron Baddeley (23), Charles Howell III (25), Zach Johnson (28), Aaron Oberholser (29), Geoff Ogilvy (27), Rory Sabbatini (28) and Heath Slocum (30). This group of young golfers can claim 19 career victories between them and over $8 million in earnings in 2004.

In addition to those fine young golfers, Notah Begay III, Chad Campbell, Harrison Frazar, Matt Gogel, Jonathan Kaye, Pat Perez, Craig Perks and Carl Pettersson will appear in this year's tournament.

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