Updated On: 18 June, 2013 12:36 AM IST | | PA Sport
British golfer is elated after winning US Open title
Justin Rose admitted he had realised a childhood dream after claiming his first major title with a dramatic victory in the US Open.u00a0Rose carded a closing 70 to finish one over par at Merion and condemn Phil Mickelson to his sixth runners-up finish in the event on his 43rd birthday, the left-hander finishing two shots behind alongside Australian Jason Day.

Justin Rose with the US Open trophy. PIC/AFP