Justin Rose's breakthrough win at the US Open could open the door for England's golden generation of golfers to finally make their collective mark in the record books.

Stellar Rask shuts out Chicago, Bruins lead 2-1 BOSTON (Reuters) - Boston netminder Tuukka Rask collected the shutout but had to share the spotlight with team mate Dan Paille as the Bruins blanked the Chicago Blackhawks 2-0 on Monday to take control of the Stanley Cup Final. Rask has been center stage throughout the Final …

By Mark Lamport-Stokes ARDMORE, Pennsylvania (Reuters) - Like a vintage bottle of wine brought out of the cellar after gathering dust for 32 years, Merion Golf Club's iconic East Course made a welcome return as host of the U.S. Open - and did so in classic style. The challenging par-70 layout with its brutally difficult …

REUTERS - A list of the last 19 major championship winners after England's Justin Rose became the 18th different champion when he clinched the 113th U.S. Open at Merion Golf Club in Ardmore, Pennsylvania on Sunday. 2013 June - Justin Rose (England), U.S. Open April - Adam Scott (Australia), Masters 2012 August - Rory McIlroy …

By Mark Lamport-Stokes ARDMORE, Pennsylvania (Reuters) - Justin Rose ended a 42-year title drought by English players at the U.S. Open with his two-shot victory at Merion on Sunday and has been tipped by his predecessor, Tony Jacklin, to win several more majors. Jacklin, who clinched the 1970 U.S. Open at Hazeltine, applauded …

The Manchester United midfielder tried but failed to stay awake to watch Justin Rose win the US Open while West Brom team-mates line up to celebrate Steven Reid's new contract

Justin Rose is now in third place in golf's world rankings after his US Open win at Merion at the weekend.

Justin Rose became the first Englishman to win the US Open since Tony Jacklin in 1970 with a tension-packed par-70 final round that delivered his long-sought first major title.

By Larry Fine ARDMORE, Pennsylvania (Reuters) - After the touching salute to his father, the teary victory call to his mother back in England and the kiss of the silver trophy, Justin Rose treasured the validation of winning the U.S. Open for his first major championship. "The silverware and the history books are phenomenal, …

By Mark Lamport-Stokes ARDMORE, Pennsylvania (Reuters) - Jason Day suffered another near-miss in a major at the U.S. Open on Sunday but the Australian knows he has time on his side to win one of golf's blue riband events. The 25-year-old Queenslander has made a habit of raising his game when the spotlight is at its most …

By Larry Fine ARDMORE, Pennsylvania (Reuters) - There was no big birthday celebration for Phil Mickelson who turned 43 at Merion Golf Club on Sunday, only another case of heartache at the U.S. Open. Mickelson began the day with a one-stroke lead but despite a sensational eagle-two at the par-four 10th when he holed out …

By Larry Fine ARDMORE, Pennsylvania (Reuters) - Tiger Woods was a big favourite coming into the U.S. Open as he tried to end a five-year drought in the majors but walked away with a 13-over 293 total Sunday that he blamed on poor putting and iron play. A triple-bogey eight on the par-five second hole got world number one …

By Larry Fine ARDMORE, Pennsylvania (Reuters) - After the touching salute to his father, the teary victory call to his mother back in England and the kiss of the silver trophy, Justin Rose treasured the validation of winning the U.S. Open for his first major championship. "The silverware and the history books are phenomenal, …

By Mark Lamport-Stokes ARDMORE, Pennsylvania (Reuters) - Justin Rose produced remarkable poise and a Ben Hogan-like finish to win his first major title by two shots at the U.S. Open on Sunday after overhauling 54-hole leader Phil Mickelson in the final round. Rose closed with a level-par 70 in difficult scoring conditions …

By Mark Lamport-Stokes ARDMORE, Pennsylvania (Reuters) - Justin Rose produced remarkable poise and a Ben Hogan-like finish to win his first major title by two shots at the U.S. Open on Sunday after overhauling 54-hole leader Phil Mickelson in the final round. Rose closed with a level-par 70 in difficult scoring conditions …

Tony Jacklin on Monday praised Justin Rose's courage after seeing him become the first English winner of one of golf's major championships in 17 years with his victory at the US Open.

By Mark Lamport-Stokes ARDMORE, Pennsylvania (Reuters) - England's Justin Rose clinched his first major title with a nerve-jangling two-shot victory at the 113th U.S. Open on Sunday after overhauling 54-hole leader Phil Mickelson in the final round. Rose closed with a level-par 70 in difficult scoring conditions at Merion …

ARDMORE, Pennsylvania (Reuters) - England's Justin Rose clinched his first major title with a nerve-jangling two-shot victory at the 113th U.S. Open on Sunday after overhauling 54-hole leader Phil Mickelson in the final round. Rose closed with a level-par 70 in difficult scoring conditions at Merion Golf Club, posting a …