He played three times for England against Scotland between 1903 and 1907 and was a professional at Royal Ashdown Forest Golf Club for 55 years.

[1] Rowe was a professional at Douglas, Isle of Man but moved to Royal Ashdown Forest Golf Club on 29 September 1892.

[2][3] Rowe first played in the Open Championship in 1894 at Royal St George's Golf Club where he finished 23rd.

[1] Rowe won a tournament at the Royal North Devon Golf Club in August 1899, where he beat James Braid 3&2 in the 18-hole final.

He made his last attempt to qualify at St Andrews in 1939, scoring 77 on the Old Course on the first day but then taking 94 on the New Course.