Justin Rose To Leave TaylorMade.

Now the reigning Fed Ex Cup champion appears set to close out a 20-year partnership with the equipment manufacturer following reports from the Irish Times and Morningread.com that hell part ways with Taylor Made and sign an equipment deal with Japanese-based Honma Golf in January.

When reached for comment by GOLF.com, Taylor Made and Honma officials declined to comment on Roses equipment future and the status of his current contract.

If Rose ends the season No. 1, hell become the second marquee name in the last six years to sign a new deal equipment deal as the top-ranked player in the world, joining Rory Mc Ilroy, who bolted from Titleist to sign a head-to-toe apparel and equipment deal with Nike in 2013.

King, who held the CEO position from 1999-2013 and spent 34 years with the brand, was hired by Honma in August as a strategic advisor; however, many within the industry believe hell be running Honmas North American operation with the hiring of former Taylor Made executives who previously worked with King.

Its been reported that Roses deal with Honma would require him to play the brands irons and wedges but allow him to continue using Taylor Made woods.