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5 Rolex Golf Ambassadors And Their Stats Going Into The US Open

Paul Altieri Written By: Paul Altieri

How will these pro golfers fare in the next Major?

The practice rounds are well underway at the 116th edition of the US Open with the official first day slated to take place on Thursday, June 16, 2016, at Oakmont Country Club in Pennsylvania. A notoriously difficult course, Oakmont will be a challenge for even the best players on the field and will ensure a thrilling weekend of play for spectators to watch. A big supporter of the sport of golf for a long time and the Official Timekeeper of the US Open, Rolex boasts an enviable roster of some of the best players in the world including defending US Open Champion Jordan Spieth and current number one player in the world, Jason Day. As we countdown to the first round of the next Major, we take a look at the stats of five Rolex golf ambassadors before they tee off at Oakmont.

1. Jason Day

 
  • Turned Pro: 2006
  • Official Rank: #1
  • Events played in 2016 season: 11
  • Events won in 2016 season: 3
  • Best results at the US Open: 2nd 2011, T2 2013
  • Odds to win the US Open 2016 : 7/1
  • Rolex of choice: Sea-Dweller Deepsea

2. Rickie Fowler

 
  • Turned Pro: 2009
  • Official Rank: #5
  • Events played in 2016 season: 14
  • Events won in 2016 season: 0
  • Best result at the US Open: T2 2014
  • Odds to win the US Open 2016: 25/1
  • Rolex of choice: Cosmograph Daytona Platinum Anniversary

3. Adam Scott

 
  • Turned Pro: 2000
  • Official Rank: #8
  • Events played in 2016 season: 12
  • Events won in 2016 season: 2
  • Best result at the US Open: T4 2015
  • Odds to win the US Open 2016: 30/1
  • Rolex of choice: Day-Date

4. Phil Mickelson

 
  • Turned Pro: 1992
  • Official Rank: #17
  • Events played in 2016 season: 14
  • Events won in 2016 season: 0
  • Best results at the US Open: 2nd 1999, 2nd 2002, 2nd 2004, T2 2006, T2 2009, T2 2013
  • Odds to win the US Open 2016: 25/1
  • Rolex of choice: Cellini

5. Jordan Spieth

 
  • Turned Pro: 2012
  • Official Rank: #2
  • Events played in 2016 season: 13
  • Events won in 2016 season: 2
  • Best Results at the US Open: 1st 2015
  • Odds to win the US Open 2016: 8/1
  • Rolex of choice: Explorer II

Tune in starting on Thursday and watch these Rolex ambassadors battle it out for the top of the leaderboard this weekend.

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Paul Altieri

About Paul Altieri

Paul Altieri is a vintage and pre-owned Rolex specialist, entrepreneur, and the founder and CEO of BobsWatches.com. - the largest and most trusted name in luxury watches. He is widely considered a pioneer in the industry for bringing transparency and innovation to a once-considered stagnant industry. His experience spans over 35 years and he has been published in numerous publications including Forbes, The NY Times, WatchPro, and Fortune Magazine. Paul is committed to staying up-to-date with the latest research and developments in the watch industry and e-commerce, and regularly engages with other professionals in the industry. He is a member of the IWJG, the AWCI and a graduate of the GIA. Alongside running the premier retailer of pre-owned Rolex watches, Paul is a prominent Rolex watch collector himself amassing one of the largest private collections of rare timepieces. In an interview with the WSJ lifestyle/fashion editor Christina Binkley, Paul opened his vault to display his extensive collection of vintage Rolex Submariners and Daytonas. Paul Altieri is a trusted and recognized authority in the watch industry with a proven track record of expertise, professionalism, and commitment to excellence.