Golf Tidbits: Rose proves that he is Philly tough

In a four-year span, Justin Rose has conquered two of the hardest courses in the Philadelphia area. If Pine Valley, the top-ranked course in the country, were to host a PGA Tour event in the coming years, my money would be on Rose.

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Mickelson has silver market cornered in US Open

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England's Rose blooms after 17-year wait for major

Ever since Greg Norman's final-round implosion allowed Nick Faldo win the Masters in 1996, a generation of fine English talent has come up short in golf's four major championships.

Bill Dwyre: Why do so many love to hate Phil Mickelson?

The only thing more baffling than Phil Mickelson's inability to finish the deal in a U.S. Open is the delight so many people seem to take in that.

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Justin Rose blooms at U.S. Open to claim his first major; Phil Mickelson second again

Justin Rose won his first major title while third-round leader Phil Mickelson finished as a runner-up for a record sixth time in this major.

• Tiger Woods completes U.S. Open with worst major finish as a pro

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Tiger Woods completes U.S. Open with worst major finish as a pro

Another major championship, another frustrating disappointment for Tiger Woods, not to mention his worst 72-hole score in relation to par in a major since he turned professional in 1996.

• Justin Rose blooms at U.S. Open to claim his first major; Phil Mickelson second again

Solheim Cup to donate to firefighters

Never afraid to let a tear or two drop, U.S. Solheim Cup captain Meg Mallon did, indeed, get choked up when asked about the fundraising effort the tournament is organizing for firefighters battling blazes close to the golf course.

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Mark Whicker: Phil Mickelson bedeviled again

Merion's 17th green and 18th tee lie in the most peaceful dungeon in the whole golf world.

Bob Ford: Merion's toughness was a victory for Philly

Somewhere in the late afternoon of the U.S. Open's third round on Saturday, as Tiger Woods stalked after yet another errant tee shot, a proud local pierced through the perfunctory smatter of misplaced applause and yelled, "Merion's got teeth, Tiger."