RIO DE JANEIRO -- This has been a bit of a disappointing year for Justin Rose, especially considering his stature in the game.A world-class player for years, a major champion in 2013 at the U.S. Open, a decorated Ryder Cup player for Europe, Rose has not won in 2016.All of that can change Sunday, and in unique circumstances.Rose will be trying to win an Olympic gold medal, the first awarded in the sport in 112 years. Trying to stand above him on the medal stand will be Swedens Henrik Stenson, who last month won The Open in record-breaking fashion.The duo are friends, former neighbors at Lake Nona in Orlando and formed a good partnership two years ago at the Ryder Cup in Scotland.Quite clearly we are wanting the same thing tomorrow, said Rose, who leads Stenson by a shot and will be joined by Australias Marcus Fraser in the final pairing on Sunday.The Englishman and Team Great Britain representative put himself in this position with a 6-under-par 65, a score that ties his low round of the year.That last time he shot that score was during the first round of the Players Championship in May, but was never quite the same after that. A lingering back injury that surfaced in March became more severe, and Rose retreated to rehab and therapy, not returning until the U.S. Open.From there, he has played just the WGC-Bridgestone, The Open and the PGA Championship.I think the only thing thats held me back really from winning this year has been injury. Its been a little bit of a slow year for me, Rose said. I havent been able to be up to my normal speed in terms of practice. Probably since Doral (in March), Ive been struggling, to be honest with you. Its nice to be through that.I felt like my games been close for some time. I cant pinpoint exactly what Ive been doing different this week. Im probably putting just a touch better. Im definitely driving the ball well. Iron play could probably still improve. But you know, for the most part, Im probably just managing my game well this week.And its a good week to do it. While there is no prize money, no FedEx Cup points, there are world-ranking points. And pride. Rose for a long time has bought into the Olympics and golfs place in it and has enjoyed his time getting to meet and know those in and around Team Great Britain.The tournament, too, has had a different vibe -- one that he has enjoyed.I think its unique; more like a Ryder Cup than a major, but I would say its more unique than either of those two, Rose said. I couldnt pigeonhole it into either category to be honest with you, and thats been my whole approach to the Olympic Games, is that you cant compare it to anything else.I think its probably lived up to my expectations out there. I feel like the crowd has been a lot of fun to play in front of. Theres been a lot of goodwill for all of the players from all different nationalities, but at the same time you have your pockets of fans that are really cheering for you. Its been a fun crowd to be a part of. I was really surprised at the number of people out there today. 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