Images: Justin Rose blooms to win his first US Open

FP Sports • June 17, 2013, 10:27:17 IST

A steady hand gave Justin Rose the US Open Trophy. Rose captured his first major championship on Sunday with remarkable calm and three pure shots on the punishing closing holes at Merion.

Justin Rose, of England, poses with the trophy after winning the US Open golf tournament at Merion Golf Club in Ardmore, Pennsylvania. Julio Cortez/AP

Justin Rose of England and his wife, Kate Phillips, celebrate with the US Open trophy after Rose won the 113th US Open at Merion Golf Club in Ardmore, Pennsylvania. Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images

Justin Rose, of England, walks down the 17th hole during the fourth round of the US Open golf tournament at Merion Golf Club in Ardmore, Pennsylvania. Charlie Riedel/ AP

Justin Rose of England (R) is congratulated by Luke Donald (L) of England after putting on the 18th hole to complete the final round of the 113th US Open at Merion Golf Club in Ardmore, Pennsylvania. Scott Halleran/Getty Images

England’s Justin Rose walks to the trophy ceremony after winning the 2013 US Open golf championship at the Merion Golf Club in Ardmore, Pennsylvania. Matt Sullivan/Reuters

The media photographs Justin Rose of England as he celebrates with the US Open trophy after winning the 113th US Open at Merion Golf Club in Ardmore, Pennsylvania. Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images

Justin Rose, of England, poses with the trophy after winning the US Open golf tournament at Merion Golf Club in Ardmore, Pennsylvania. Charlie Riedel/Associated Press