Justin Rose is now No. 3 in the rankings and that matched his career high ranking.
Philadelphia, PA (Sports Network) -
Justin Rose claimed his first major championship title on Sunday and that helped him move up two spots in this week's world golf rankings.
Rose won the U.S. Open by two strokes over Phil Mickelson and Jason Day. Rose is now No. 3 in the rankings and that matched his career high ranking.
Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy held steady in the top two spots despite poor results at Merion. They were followed by Rose.
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Rose proves that he is Philly tough
By Kevin Currie, Golf Editor
Philadelphia, PA (Sports Network) -
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.
The AT&T National was contested at Aronimink Golf Club in 2010 and '11, and in his eight rounds there, Rose broke par in five of them. He won the 2010 playing of that tournament and endeared himself to the locals.
Fast forward to 2013 and Rose returned to the Philadelphia suburbs to take on the East Course at Merion Golf Club. The club was hosting the U.S. Open, which generally is played under firm and fast conditions with thick rough.
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