Golf

Justin Rose treasured the validation of winning the US Open for his first Major championship.

Justin Rose became the first Englishman to win the US Open for 43 years as Phil Mickelson again came up short at Merion.

Tiger Woods was a big favourite coming into the US Open as he tried to end a five-year drought in the Majors but walked away with a 13-over 293.

Georgia Hall's year to remember continued with a dramatic victory at the Ladies British Open Amateur Championships.

Ireland’s Simon Thornton claimed his maiden title on the European Tour after victory at the Najeti Hotels Open.

Phil Mickelson fired a level par third-round of 70 to give himself a great chance of finally ending his US Open hoodoo.

Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy failed to spark on day three as they spectacularly tumbled out of contention.

Two bad swings on the last two holes at Merion Golf Club cost Luke Donald the outright lead at the US Open.

Amateurs Pan Cheng-tsung of Taiwan and South Korea-born Michael Kim kept the flag flying high for Asia at Merion.

Simon Thornton sunk a hole-in-one as he took the lead at a windy Saint Omer Open in France.

Phil Mickelson and Billy Horschel retained their one-stroke lead following the conclusion of the suspended second round.

Previous winning form at the US Open counted for nothing as Graeme McDowell and Jim Furyk both staggered toward the exit door.

Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy played together for the first two rounds at this week's US Open and they remained inseparable.

Phil Mickelson rolled in an 18-foot birdie putt in fading light at the 18th hole to grab a share of the US Open lead.

Ian Poulter is excited to be "right there" in contention for US Open title despite a stuttering finish to his second round.