Rose sets sights on major in 2008

Justin Rose is targeting a major victory in 2008 after securing his first European PGA Tour Order of Merit title at Valderrama on Sunday.

The Englishman, who is up to seventh in the world rankings, beat Simon Dyson and Soren Kjeldsen in a play-off to win the tournament and the Merit title.

Rose is now looking to build on some impressive major results in 2007.

"I think that's how you're remembered in the game in 20 or 50 years' time," Rose told BBC Radio 5 Live.

"The first port of call is 'he won two majors' or 'he won three majors'.

"To me, it's really important to win a major, that's been a lifelong dream of mine. I've won the Open about 1,000 times on the putting green as a kid. That's what drives me."

Rose finished tied for fifth at this year's Masters, 10th at the US Open, 12th at the Open and 12th at the USPGA Championship.

He said: "Until winning yesterday, the thing that I took most confidence and comfort from was fact that I played well in the majors this year and got close to winning the Masters.

"That's where I've gained a lot of confidence from this year."

Rose pipped Ernie Els to the title after the South Africa opted to play in the Singapore Open instead.

Source: BBC Sport