World No 3 Rose wants to be fit for Wentworth

Justin Rose has withdrawn from Wednesday's pro-am tournament in an attempt to be fit enough to compete on Thursday

Justin Rose in England strives to be fit in time to compete in the BMW PGA championship of this week after a knee injury in the build-up to the Wentworth tournament.

The number four in the world has been pending since he struck his knee after slipping last week.

"Unfortunately, I had to withdraw from Wednesday's pro-am as a precautionary measure," Rose said.

"But I do everything to get fit on Thursday."

"I received treatment for the injury and worked hard with [European Tour medical team member] Justin Buckthorp and my medical team away from the job to make sure I can play, "he added.

Rose, a double second in what is a flagship event for the European Tour, last played in Wentworth in 2017 when he finished 12th.