Justin Rose looks skyward apparently in recognition of his deceased father after putting on the 18th hole to win the 113th U.S. Open at Merion Golf Club on June 16, in Ardmore, Pennsylvania.
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Justin Rose looks skyward apparently in recognition of his deceased father after putting on the 18th hole to win the 113th U.S. Open at Merion Golf Club on June 16, in Ardmore, Pennsylvania.
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Phil Mickelson celebrates with caddie Jim Mackay after making a shot for eagle on the 10th hole par 4 during the final round on June 16.
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Phil Mickelson celebrates with caddie Jim Mackay after making a shot for eagle on the 10th hole par 4 during the final round on June 16.
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Tiger Woods hits from the 5th tee during the fourth round on June 16.
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Tiger Woods hits from the 5th tee during the fourth round on June 16.
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Charl Schwartzel and Steve Stricker examine the green during the final round.
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Charl Schwartzel and Steve Stricker examine the green during the final round.
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Billy Horschel hits his second shot on the 15th hole on June 16.
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Billy Horschel hits his second shot on the 15th hole on June 16.
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Jason Day reacts to his missed putt for birdie on the 15th hole on June 16.
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Jason Day reacts to his missed putt for birdie on the 15th hole on June 16.
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Luke Donald climbs up a bank after hitting out of a water hazard at the 4th hole on June 16.
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Luke Donald climbs up a bank after hitting out of a water hazard at the 4th hole on June 16.
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Justin Rose hits an approach shot on the fourth hole on June 16.
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Justin Rose hits an approach shot on the fourth hole on June 16.
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Ian Poulter hits his third shot on the 10th hole during the final round on June 16.
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Ian Poulter hits his third shot on the 10th hole during the final round on June 16.
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Rory McIlroy hits his second shot on the second hole.
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Rory McIlroy hits his second shot on the second hole.
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Hideki Matsuyama of Japan talks with caddie Daisuke Shindo on the first hole on June 16.
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Hideki Matsuyama of Japan talks with caddie Daisuke Shindo on the first hole on June 16.
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The names of Phil Mickelson of the United States, Hunter Mahan of the United States, Steve Stricker of the United States and Charl Schwartzel of South Africa are seen on a leaderboard during the final round on June 16.
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The names of Phil Mickelson of the United States, Hunter Mahan of the United States, Steve Stricker of the United States and Charl Schwartzel of South Africa are seen on a leaderboard during the final round on June 16.
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A gallery of fans follows Tiger Woods and Matt Bettencourt of the United States near the second hole during the final round on June 16.
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A gallery of fans follows Tiger Woods and Matt Bettencourt of the United States near the second hole during the final round on June 16.
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Phil Mickelson reacts on the 18th green during round three of the 113th U.S. Open at Merion Golf Club on Saturday, June 15, in Ardmore, Pennsylvania.
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Phil Mickelson reacts on the 18th green during round three of the 113th U.S. Open at Merion Golf Club on Saturday, June 15, in Ardmore, Pennsylvania.
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Hunter Mahan hits his second shot on the 14th hole.
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Hunter Mahan hits his second shot on the 14th hole.
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A groundhog is seen along the sixth fairway on June 15.
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A groundhog is seen along the sixth fairway on June 15.
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Tiger Woods of the United States putts on the ninth green on June 15.
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Tiger Woods of the United States putts on the ninth green on June 15.
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Justin Rose plans the next shot near the 17th green on June 15.
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Justin Rose plans the next shot near the 17th green on June 15.
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Steve Stricker drives from the fifth tee on June 15.
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Steve Stricker drives from the fifth tee on June 15.
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Charley Hoffman dries his feet after chipping to the fourth green from a creek during the third round on June 15.
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Charley Hoffman dries his feet after chipping to the fourth green from a creek during the third round on June 15.
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John Senden of Australia putts on the ninth hole on June 15.
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John Senden of Australia putts on the ninth hole on June 15.
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Luke Donald hits a shot from a bunker on the 17th hole during round three on June 15.
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Luke Donald hits a shot from a bunker on the 17th hole during round three on June 15.
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Cheng-Tsung Pan of Chinese Taipei hits his second shot on the 16th hole during a continuation of round two on June 15.
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Cheng-Tsung Pan of Chinese Taipei hits his second shot on the 16th hole during a continuation of round two on June 15.
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A caddie rakes a bunker at the 10th hole on June 15.
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A caddie rakes a bunker at the 10th hole on June 15.
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Sergio Garcia of Spain places a ball on the 17th green on June 15.
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Sergio Garcia of Spain places a ball on the 17th green on June 15.
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Ian Poulter of England waits to putt on the 18th green on June 15.
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Ian Poulter of England waits to putt on the 18th green on June 15.
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Phil Mickelson of the United States hits his second shot on the 10th hole during round two of the 113th U.S. Open on Friday, June 14.
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Phil Mickelson of the United States hits his second shot on the 10th hole during round two of the 113th U.S. Open on Friday, June 14.
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Mickelson smiles as he walks off the 11th tee during round two on June 14.
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Mickelson smiles as he walks off the 11th tee during round two on June 14.
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Justin Rose of England lines up a putt on the second green during round two on June 14.
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Justin Rose of England lines up a putt on the second green during round two on June 14.
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Steve Stricker of the United States hits his second shot on hole two on June 14.
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Steve Stricker of the United States hits his second shot on hole two on June 14.
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Tiger Woods of the United States hits a chip shot on the eighth hole during round two.
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Tiger Woods of the United States hits a chip shot on the eighth hole during round two.
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Woods misses a putt for birdie on the ninth hole on June 14.
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Woods misses a putt for birdie on the ninth hole on June 14.
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Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland and Woods walk up the 10th hole during round two on June 14.
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Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland and Woods walk up the 10th hole during round two on June 14.
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Bubba Watson of the United States hits his tee shot on the second hole during round two on June 14.
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Bubba Watson of the United States hits his tee shot on the second hole during round two on June 14.
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Billy Horschel of the United States waits on the 16th tee with caddie Micah Fugitt during round two on June 14.
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Billy Horschel of the United States waits on the 16th tee with caddie Micah Fugitt during round two on June 14.
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Mathew Goggin of Australia hits his second shot on the first hole during a continuation of the first round on June 14. Rain delayed the round on June 13.
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Mathew Goggin of Australia hits his second shot on the first hole during a continuation of the first round on June 14. Rain delayed the round on June 13.
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Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland hits from a bunker on the 15th hole on June 14.
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Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland hits from a bunker on the 15th hole on June 14.
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Luke Donald of England walks with caddie John McLaren on the 17th hole on June 14.
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Luke Donald of England walks with caddie John McLaren on the 17th hole on June 14.
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Tiger Woods of the United States putts on the 14th hole on June 14.
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Tiger Woods of the United States putts on the 14th hole on June 14.
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Jose Maria Olazabal of Spain hits his second shot on the 17th hole on June 14.
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Jose Maria Olazabal of Spain hits his second shot on the 17th hole on June 14.
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England's Ian Poulter tees off at the second hole during the first round on Thursday, June 13.
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England's Ian Poulter tees off at the second hole during the first round on Thursday, June 13.
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Roger Tambellini of the United States hits his second shot from a bunker on the first hole on June 13.
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Roger Tambellini of the United States hits his second shot from a bunker on the first hole on June 13.
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Bill Haas of the United States ponders a putt on the 10th hole on June 13.
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Bill Haas of the United States ponders a putt on the 10th hole on June 13.
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Ryan Yip of Canada hits his second shot out of a bunker on the 10th hole on June 13.
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Ryan Yip of Canada hits his second shot out of a bunker on the 10th hole on June 13.
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On the fourth hole, Aaron Baddeley of Australia tees off on June 13.
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On the fourth hole, Aaron Baddeley of Australia tees off on June 13.
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Lucas Glover of the United States tees off on the 11th hole on June 13.
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Lucas Glover of the United States tees off on the 11th hole on June 13.
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The gallery takes in the U.S. Open from the 17th hole at Merion Golf Club on June 13.
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The gallery takes in the U.S. Open from the 17th hole at Merion Golf Club on June 13.
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Steve Stricker of the United States tees off on the 13th hole on June 13.
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Steve Stricker of the United States tees off on the 13th hole on June 13.
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Rain begins to fall and play is suspended on June 13.
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Rain begins to fall and play is suspended on June 13.
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A man looks out over the 18th hole after play was suspended during a storm on June 13.
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A man looks out over the 18th hole after play was suspended during a storm on June 13.
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People traverse the 18th fairway during a weather delay on June 13.
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People traverse the 18th fairway during a weather delay on June 13.
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Jason Day of Australia, Rickie Fowler of the United States and Matteo Manassero of Italy play on the 17th green on June 13.
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Jason Day of Australia, Rickie Fowler of the United States and Matteo Manassero of Italy play on the 17th green on June 13.
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Scott Stallings of the U.S. shoots from a bunker on the 15th hole on June 13.
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Scott Stallings of the U.S. shoots from a bunker on the 15th hole on June 13.
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On the 17th hole, Padraig Harrington of Ireland makes his second shot on June 13.
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On the 17th hole, Padraig Harrington of Ireland makes his second shot on June 13.
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Cheng-Tsung Pan of Taiwan tees off on the 11th hole during on June 13.
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Cheng-Tsung Pan of Taiwan tees off on the 11th hole during on June 13.
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Dustin Johnson of the U.S. tees off on the 18th hole on June 13.
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Dustin Johnson of the U.S. tees off on the 18th hole on June 13.
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Phil Mickelson of the U.S. watches his shot from the tee of the second hole on June 13.
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Phil Mickelson of the U.S. watches his shot from the tee of the second hole on June 13.
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