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Surprise Entry: Justin Rose Makes Google’s Top 10 Athletes of 2025

Justin Rose shakes up Google's Top 10 – as the only golfer. (Photo: Getty)
Justin Rose shakes up Google's Top 10 – as the only golfer. (Photo: Getty)

Among football stars and boxing champs, one unexpected name made Google’s Top 10 athletes of 2025: Justin Rose.

When Google released its ‘Year in Search’ rankings in early December, many were surprised to find Justin Rose at number ten. Not a current major champion or social media sensation, Rose stood out as the only golfer among the most searched athletes in the U.S. in 2025—surpassing even more prominent names in the golf world.

Masters Drama, FedEx Triumph, Ryder Cup Glory

Justin Rose had a remarkable 2025 season. In April, he battled into a playoff at the Masters, narrowly losing to Rory McIlroy, who completed his career Grand Slam. That summer, Rose ended his PGA Tour title drought by winning the FedEx St. Jude Championship—his 12th Tour victory. He capped off the year as a key member of the victorious European Ryder Cup team, which triumphed 15–13 in New York.

Google Surge After Augusta Duel

Rose’s biggest digital moment came in the week following the Masters. From April 13 to 19, search interest in Justin Rose spiked across the U.S., with Ireland showing particularly high engagement. His Sunday showdown with McIlroy in Augusta drew massive attention—even in defeat, Rose found himself in the spotlight.

Justin Rose: A Quiet Star Among Giants

In a list filled with names like Shedeur Sanders, Micah Parsons, and Sophie Cunningham, Justin Rose seems like an outlier. While McIlroy ranked second globally, Rose was the only golfer in the U.S. Top 10—an understated star who earned recognition through consistency and performance rather than noise.