Rose's best results in 2003 all came on the US tour

Rose qualified for the tour after winning $600,000 on tour events as a non-member last season.

And on Thursday he teed off in his first tour event as an official member, taking part in the Nissan Open.

"I think if you want to be the best player you can be, you certainly have to come over and dabble in America," said Rose.

He added: "It will also help me to see my coach David Leadbetter more, which will have positive effect on my game."

Rose did not play college golf in America as some of his peers, such as Luke Donald and Paul Casey did, but he insisted he was looking forward to making the transition.

I know a win is around the corner Justin Rose

"America is a great place to play. Conditions are similar each week so you can really get into a run - it's easier to maintain a hot streak," he said.

"In Europe we play week-in, week-out in varying conditions. Some weeks will suit you and some won't. In a lot of ways it's easier to get going in the US.

"The courses are good. Everything is a little bit more consistent in terms of the facilities are better. In terms of enhancing my golf game, I feel like it's the right thing to do."

Despite being excited at the opportunity, Rose insisted he would still be a major part of the European Tour.

JUSTIN ROSE FACTFILE Born: 30 July 1980 Nationality: English World ranking: 57 Coach: David Leadbetter Career highs: 1998 - 4th at Open; 2002 - Wins Dunhill Championship; 2003: 5th at US Open, 3rd at Deutsche Bank Championship; 2nd in WGC World Cup with Paul Casey Q&A: Justin Rose

"Europe has been fantastic to me," he said. "Obviously there were times when I was struggling in Europe, and the tour looked after me with sponsor exemptions and things like that.

"I will definitely continue to play in Europe into the foreseeable future."

The highlight of Rose's 2003 was fifth place on his US Open debut but he slipped from ninth to 25th on the European Order of Merit after finishing the year without a win.

This term has begun slowly with a best of 23rd from three outings on the European Tour.

But Rose, who has dropped to 57th in the world, insisted he was not panicking.

"Being top 50 is crucial and I've slipped outside that but I'm fairly relaxed about it," he said.

"I know if I put in the work, the time and the effort things will come good.