The 45-year-old Englishman will use the brand’s new blade irons this week at Trump National Doral.
Justin Rose is no longer an equipment free agent.
The 45-year-old Englishman, currently ranked No. 5 in the Official World Golf Ranking, has signed an endorsement deal with McLaren Golf, a new equipment brand tied to the McLaren Racing group. As part of the agreement, Rose will also serve as an investor and global ambassador for the company, which is making its competitive debut this week.
Rose will compete this week at the Cadillac Championship at Trump National Doral with a set of McLaren blade irons and a staff bag featuring the brand’s signature papaya color scheme. It marks the first time the equipment will be used in PGA Tour competition.
For Rose, the move represents a shift after spending the past few seasons without a full-time equipment contract. He won at Torrey Pines in January and now has 13 career PGA Tour victories and has won more than $77 million in career earnings.
According to the company, Rose has been involved with the project for nearly two years, working closely with engineers and designers to test prototypes and provide feedback.
“I’ve had the opportunity to be involved from the outset,” Rose said in a statement, noting his hands-on role in development and testing.
The partnership also highlights McLaren Golf’s broader ambitions. Built on the engineering foundation of its automotive and Formula 1 operations, the brand is positioning itself as a high-performance entrant in a crowded equipment market.
For now, all eyes will be on how the clubs perform under tournament conditions and whether Rose’s early confidence translates into results on the course.
David Dusek is a senior writer covering equipment for Golfweek.