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Justin Rose taking extended break from golf for rest and recovery

CHASKA, MN - OCTOBER 02: Justin Rose of Europe hits off the third tee during singles matches of the 2016 Ryder Cup at Hazeltine National Golf Club on Octob

Justin Rose will miss next week's British Masters and the Race to Dubai Final Series after announcing he is taking an extended break from competitive golf.

Rose will be sidelined for the next eight weeks to relax following an "intense summer schedule" which culminated in last week's Ryder Cup, and he admitted he had still not fully recovered from the back injury he suffered earlier this year.

CHASKA, MN - SEPTEMBER 30: Justin Rose of Europe reacts after winning the round during afternoon fourball matches of the 2016 Ryder Cup at Hazeltine Nation
Image: Justin Rose was not at his best during last week's Ryder Cup

The Olympic champion was out of action for a month after sustaining a herniated disc in his back during the Players Championship in May, although he managed to compete in the following month's US Open at Oakmont before undertaking a busy tournament schedule.

The US Open was the first of three major championships in a seven-week spell, and he then collected an Olympic gold medal in Rio before returning to the PGA Tour in time for the FedExCup Play-Offs.

CARMEL, IN - SEPTEMBER 08:  Justin Rose of England hits his tee shot on the fifth hole during the first round of the BMW Championship at Crooked Stick Golf
Image: Rose did not fully recover from the back injury he suffered in May

Rose was struggling for form at Hazeltine last week as Europe lost their grip on the Ryder Cup, and the Englishman has now decided to take time off rather than put further strain on his body.

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He released a statement which read: "Following an intense summer schedule and discussion with my team, I have decided to take the next eight weeks off for rest and recovery.

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - AUGUST 14:  Justin Rose (C) of Great Britain celebrates with the gold medal, Henrik Stenson (L) of Sweden, silver medal, and Matt
Image: Rose became golf's first Olympic champion for 112 years

"As many of you know, during the Players Championship I experienced discomfort in my back from a disc herniation and was sidelined for the following month. I worked hard to be able to return for the US Open, but my ongoing tournament schedule combined with heavy preparation for the Olympics did not allow for full and proper recovery. 

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"At this point in my career, it is important to invest in my body, and this time off is crucial for me to return to peak performance.

Rose birdied three of the last four holes to close on two under
Image: Rose will miss the British Masters and the Race to Dubai Final Series

"The remainder of the year has such a great run of tournaments, and I am very disappointed to have to miss out on some of them. The importance of the European Tour's Final Series and my relationship with the British Masters make those tournaments particularly tough to miss.

"I want to send my appreciation to my sponsors and the fans for being understanding of my need for time off, and I thank them for their unwavering support."

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