Dustin Johnson and Justin Rose Lined-up for UBS Hong Kong Open

Hong Kong Open Golf 2015

Dustin Johnson of the United States plays a shot from the 5th fairway during the final round of the 144th Open Championship at The Old Course on July 20, 2015 in St Andrews, Scotland. Streeter Lecka/Getty Images

HONG KONG—The organizers have announced that PGA Tour players Dustin Johnson and Justin Rose are to play in the UBS Hong Kong Open 2015 to take place at Hong Kong Golf Club, Fanling on October 22 to 25, 2015.

Johnson and Rose ranked 5 and 7 respectively in the Official World Ranking, confirmed their entries following strong performances in The Open at St Andrews just a couple of weeks ago. Johnson was joint leader at the half way stage but slipped in the final two rounds.

Rose burst onto the golfing scene as an 18 year old amateur when he finished joint 4th in the 1998 Open at Royal Birkdale and finished in joint 6th place in this year’s event. Rose has competed on the PGA Tour for most of his professional career winning the US Open in 2013 but also plays events on the European tour and is currently in 6th place in the Race to Dubai 2015.

Justin Rose of England tees off on the 12th hole during the first round of the 144th Open Championship at The Old Course on July 16, 2015 in St Andrews, Scotland. Streeter Lecka/Getty Images