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US Open: Loving son Justin Rose rises to occasion

ARDMORE, PA - JUNE 16: Justin Rose of England looks to the heavens in acknowledgement of his deceased father after putting on the 18th hole to complete the final round of the 113th U.S. Open at Merion Golf Club on June 16, 2013 in Ardmore, Pennsylvania. Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images/AFP== FOR NEWSPAPERS, INTERNET, TELCOS & TELEVISION USE ONLY == *** Local Caption *** 359013-01-09.jpg

The Englishman earned praise from all corners for his long-awaited major triumph at Merion Golf Club Read Article US Open: Loving son Justin Rose rises to occasion

Sixth second-place US Open finish leaves Phil Mickelson heartbroken

'This week was my best opportunity I felt heading in,' says the 43-year-old American who finished runner-up to Justin Rose. Read Article Sixth second-place US Open finish leaves Phil Mickelson heartbroken

Road to US Open title for Justin Rose a hard one

First Englishman to win a major in 17 years opens up about his personal struggles after prevailing over Phil Mickelson for title at Merion. Read Article Road to US Open title for Justin Rose a hard one

US Open: Tiger Woods comes up short once more

Tiger Woods acknowledges the crowd after putting on the 10th hole during the third round of the U.S. Open golf tournament at Merion Golf Club, Saturday, June 15, 2013, in Ardmore, Pa. (AP Photo/Camden Courier-Post, Jose F. Moreno) NO SALES *** Local Caption *** US Open Golf.JPEG-0d3ca.jpg

'I was feeling I was playing well' says American but putting game prove scostly. Read Article US Open: Tiger Woods comes up short once more

US Open: No lead is safe for leader Phil Mickelson

Eight other players in contention for major but neither Tiger Woods nor Rory McIlroy is one among them. Read Article US Open: No lead is safe for leader Phil Mickelson

There are always extra hurdles for athletes in life before the big game

But not all players such as golfer Phil Mickelson and footballer Dennis Bergkamp have the ability to balance personal issues with their careers. Read Article There are always extra hurdles for athletes in life before the big game

US Open: Golfers get short end of the stick

‘They need to respect course. It’s brutal’ says Poulter as there is a reality check for players and critics who said lows scores would prevail at Merion Golf Club Read Article US Open: Golfers get short end of the stick

Golf: Open season for late bloomer Jesse Smith

Jesse Smith has overcome the odds and personal tragedy to take his first shot on the PGA Tour at the US Open, writes Jim Litke. Read Article Golf: Open season for late bloomer Jesse Smith

US Open: Perhaps Merion will prove bigger is not always better

This weekend will tell if smaller courses such as Merion are throwbacks to a simpler game or should just be thrown out as relics of a bygone age. Read Article US Open: Perhaps Merion will prove bigger is not always better

US Open: Another note in Sergio Garcia's sad song

For the second time in 11 years, Sergio Garcia left a note in the locker of Tiger Woods at the American national championship, presumably apologising again for hurtful remarks the Spaniard made. Read Article US Open: Another note in Sergio Garcia's sad song

US Open: Rory McIlroy and Billy Horschel settle their differences

Tiger Woods and Sergio Garcia may or may not have buried the hatchet but it appears Rory McIlroy and Billy Horschel's long feud has come to an end. Read Article US Open: Rory McIlroy and Billy Horschel settle their differences

US Open: Sergio Garcia left apology note for Tiger Woods

Spaniard thrilled to know world No 1 golfer has moved on from 'fried chicken' comment, and Rory McIlroy is preparing well for the US Open. Read Article US Open: Sergio Garcia left apology note for Tiger Woods

Golf: The joy has gone from Sergio Garcia's game

On the eve of the US Open, disappointments at several majors have hit the Spaniard hard, which have sadly manifested in the worst way, writes Doug Ferguson. Read Article Golf: The joy has gone from Sergio Garcia's game

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US Open: Loving son Justin Rose rises to occasion

The Englishman earned praise from all corners for his long-awaited major triumph at Merion Golf Club US Open: Loving son Justin Rose rises to occasion