• McIlroy and McDowell lead tributes to Merion hero • 'I feel like I did Ben Hogan justice,' says Rose Former champions Rory McIlroy and Graeme McDowell have led the tributes to Justin Rose after he followed in their footsteps by winning his first major title in the US Open. Rose carded a closing 70 to finish one over par at Merion and condemn Phil Mickelson to his sixth runners-up finish in the ...