Jacklin and Gallacher hail Rose’s effort and courage

Tony Jacklin praised Justin Rose’s courage after watching him become the first Englishman to win a major championship for 17 years.

Rose’s win at Merion on Sunday night was the first English triumph in a major since Nick Faldo won the Masters in 1996 and the first in the US Open since Jacklin himself claimed the crown in 1970.

It was the 32-year-old’s first major win at the 37th time of asking and capped a remarkable resurgence after a difficult start to his professional career.