Justin Rose: Winning the US Open was my moment to honour my dad

Justin Rose was 'very emotional' as he dedicated his US Open win to his father.

Justin Rose has told ITV News how thoughts of his father almost overwhelmed him when he won the US Open.

The 32-year-old raised his fingers to the sky after tapping in for par on the last, a tribute to his father Ken, a massive influence on his career who died from leukaemia in 2002.

The English golfer clinched his first major title beating American Phil Mickelson by two shots and said he hopes that his win will pave the way for more British wins:

Rose spoke of his determination to move on from his set backs and learn from his mistakes: