The Golf Blog: Justin Rose wins US Open at +1; Phil Mickelson finishes second again
The 1950 Open at Merion had its iconic photo of Ben Hogan from the 18th fairway.The 2013 Open has this one pic.twitter.com/ErDPuQGtWL
— trey wingo (@wingoz) June 17, 2013
The Golf Blog says: Merion beat up the leaders all day, giving up few birdies and many bogeys. Justin Rose won his first major, with steady play and a final round 70 (even), +1 for the tourney.
Phil Mickelson (+3) finished with his 6th second place finish at the U.S. Open (tied with Jason Day). Phil had an up-and-down day, with 2 double bogeys, 3 bogeys, a hole-out eagle on 10 (that propelled Phil momentarily back into the lead at even), and 1 birdie for a disappointing 74. He missed a short birdie putt on 16 (which he needed to tie Justin Rose at +1) that would prove to be his last realistic chance at birdie. At 43 years of age, Phil may not have a better shot to win the U.S. Open again. After the round, Phil said it was his best chance to win a U.S. Open. Asked what he was feeling, Phil said” “Heartbreak.” Phil picked a bad day to have his worst round all week. He was just a little bit off all day.
Congrats, Justin!
Meet golf's newest major champion. Congrats, @JustinRose99! #USOpen >> pic.twitter.com/2SLIUmPgcw
— PGA TOUR (@PGATOUR) June 16, 2013
68 Majors and moons and moons since…since! #Englishgolfers. Congratulations @JustinRose99 US Open Champ "Good/great golfing today"!
— Sir Nick Faldo (@NickFaldo006) June 16, 2013
TweetHere he is, your 113th #usopen champion, @JustinRose99: pic.twitter.com/oikidkXjn8
— U.S. Open (USGA) (@usopengolf) June 17, 2013
