Champagne on ice as victorious Rose eyes US Open spot

LEO ROSE is only 15 months old, but even he was applauding as his dad Justin’s long wait for a first victory in America ended at the Memorial Tournament in Ohio.

Celebrations, however, had to be put on ice – like Simon Khan after his BMW PGA Championship win two weeks ago Rose had to get up early today to compete in a 36-hole US Open qualifier.

“I might have one set of drinks, but I’ll be waking up clear-headed and ready to go,” said Rose after receiving the trophy – and a cheque for over a million dollars – from tournament host Jack Nicklaus.