Justin Rose is set to make his first appearance on British soil since winning Olympic gold by competing in the British Masters at The Grove in October, the European Tour has confirmed.

The 36-year-old beat Open champion Henrik Stenson by two shots to claim a memorable triumph in Rio and after competing at the Ryder Cup at Hazeltine next month, Rose will bid to win his second British Masters title at the Chandler’s Cross course in the Luke Donald-hosted event.

“I think everyone could see what representing Great Britain in the Olympics meant to me, and it will be very special to come back home as Olympic champion and play in front of the home fans at the British Masters,” Rose told the European Tour website.

“We all hoped golf’s inclusion in the Olympics would widen the appeal of the game and that is also the overall aim of the British Masters, so it will be great to be able to build on the momentum of Rio at The Grove.

“For me, personally, it will be another chance to play on home soil after missing the BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth earlier this year through injury, and having won the title 14 years ago, I would love another chance to win it again in October.”

All 20,000 free tickets for the opening round of the British Masters on Thursday, October 13 have been snapped as a result of a promotion from tournament backers Sky Sports, but tickets are on sale for play for the next three days of the event. These are available via www.europeantourtickets.com and www.sky.com/tickets

The Grove hosted its only previous major Tour event in 2006 when Tiger Woods one the World Golf Championship American Express Championship.