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Award-worthy moments from U.S. Open Sunday

The U.S. Open is concluded, but there are final awards to be presented – with players more honest and candid Sunday than they had been all week.

What they're saying: U.S. Open reactions

Here are some reactions to the U.S. Open at Merion Golf Club, which Justin Rose won at 1 over par, from golfers and other figures of the sport via social media Monday

TV tidbits: Hits, misses from U.S. Open coverage

Here are a few high points from following U.S. Open-weekend coverage and commentary on NBC and Golf Channel.

Rose watches plan blossom with win in major

The U.S. Open came down to who could avoid catastrophes on a rain-softened, venerable Merion course. Justin Rose won his first major, while Phil Mickelson endured heartbreak.

Notes: Donald's day goes awry; Mahan smiles; more

Sunday's final round at the U.S. Open at Merion featured shanks, shots out of bounds, a hole-in-one and an improbable eagle.

How it Happened: Rose wins U.S. Open at Merion

Phil Mickelson, five times a U.S. Open runner-up, looks Sunday to bring home his first national championship during the final round at Merion Golf Club. Keep up with the highlights right here!

Rose's win ends England's U.S. Open drought

It's been a long wait for England since Tony Jacklin won the trophy in 1970. 2013 U.S. Open winner Justin Rose has been in contention before, tying for 10th at Oakmont in 2007.

U.S. Open comes down to tough closing stretch

Let's take a hole-by-hole look at how Merion's final five holes have stood up to the pros and amateurs this week, as well as what the golfers and our expert say about them.

Stefani's ace high point of tough Open week

Easy, like Sunday morning. That's how No. 17 played for Shawn Stefani, even if the rest of the week was a much tougher test at Merion Golf Club.

Rain again at Merion? Open might stall again

Is there another rain delay in store for Merion Golf Club and the U.S. Open? Perhaps – the likelihood depends on who you ask.

Donald sees 'solid' round despite twin mishaps

Englishman Luke Donald seems determined to fight back at the U.S. Open. It could, of course, be fascinating to see how he handles 17 and 18 in the final round.

Notes: Sergio gets stuck; Colsaerts' kink; more

Most of the field Saturday found Merion just as difficult as the first two days, including Sergio Garcia, while some such as Nicolas Colsaerts found mixed fortunes. Plus more.

Award-winning talking points at Open's third day

Even the golfers who didn’t play well in the U.S. Open's third round seemed to be talkative. That brings the latest installment of major championship awards:

Mickelson rises as he plays 'U.S. Open Golf'

For two days, Mickelson played by the rules and was rewarded with a share of the lead at the U.S. Open at Merion. Then he got amnesia for a spell.

Tiger moves out of contention Saturday at Merion

Remarkably, after making his lone birdie on the opening hole, Tiger Woods shot a 6-over-par 76 at Merion Golf Club in the third round of the U.S. Open.

What they're saying: U.S. Open, Third Round

Find out what the pros are saying as they come off the course after the third round of the U.S. Open at Merion Golf Club on Saturday:

How it happened: Tiger tumbles, Phil leads

Tiger Woods birdied his opening hole Saturday at the U.S. Open, but seven bogeys after that virtually ended his championship hopes. Phil Mickelson's hopes are alive and well, as Lefty leads at 1 under entering Sunday. See how it all unfolded Saturday at Merion.

How it Happened: Day 2, U.S. Open at Merion

Tiger Woods returned to Merion early Friday morning to wrap up an opening-round 3-over 73. Now, he'll look to make up some ground in Round 2 at the U.S. Open. Follow Day 2 developments here!

Putt for dough? Not Colsaerts, who contends anyway

The worst putter on the PGA Tour, Nicolas Colsaerts somehow remains a contender here in the U.S. Open, 1 over through 36 holes at Merion Golf Club.

Horschel hits every green, finds Open lead

Hitting 18 greens in regulation in a round is so rare that the USGA is still researching how often it has been done in U.S. Open play.

PHOTOS: Merion Golf Club's wicker-basket pins

Merion Golf Club is known for its diminutive length, its narrow fairways, its history – and its wicker-basket pins in lieu of flagsticks. Here's a look at the unique way Merion marks its hole locations.

PHOTOS: Tuesday practice, U.S. Open at Merion

The sun came out for U.S. Open practice Tuesday at Merion GC in Ardmore, Pa. – though conditions on the grounds were visibly still wet, check out the players in action just two days removed from the first round. Check back all day as we update images.

PHOTOS: U.S. Open Sectional Qualifying, 2013

Here are images from sectional qualifying for the 2013 U.S. Open at Merion.

2013 U.S. Open Sectional Qualifying Sites

Take a look at the courses hosting the 2013 U.S. Open Sectional Qualifying Sites. The U.S. Open will be held at Merion Golf Club in Ardmore, Pa., June 13-16.

PGA Tour Wives Golf Classic

Our Tracy Wilcox was the PGA Tour Wives Golf Classic on Tuesday at The Players Championship on Dye's Valley Course.

PHOTOS: Tiger at API (Friday)

Our Tracy Wilcox has been on the grounds of the Arnold Palmer Invitational all week. Check out her photos of Tiger Woods from the second round at Bay Hill Lodge & Club in Orlando, Fla.

PHOTOS: Arnold Palmer Invitational (Friday)

Our Tracy Wilcox has been on the grounds of the Arnold Palmer Invitational all week. Check out her photos from the second round at Bay Hill Lodge & Club in Orlando, Fla.

PHOTOS: Arnold Palmer Invitational (Wednesday)

Take a look at pictures from the Arnold Palmer Invitational at Bay Hill Lodge and Club on Wednesday.

PHOTOS: Arnold Palmer Invitational (Tuesday)

Take a look at photos from the Arnold Palmer Invitational at Bay Hill Club & Lodge on Tuesday.

PHOTOS: Honda Classic (Rd. 3)

Take a look at photos from the third round of the Honda Classic on March 2 at PGA National Resort and Spa in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla.

PHOTOS: Tiger Woods at Honda Classic (Rd. 3)

Take a look at photos of Tiger Woods from the third round of the Honda Classic.

PHOTOS: Honda Classic (Rd. 2)

Take a look at photos from the second round of the Honda Classic on March 1 at PGA National Resort and Spa in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla.

PHOTOS: Honda Classic (Rd. 1)

Take a look at photos from the first round of the Honda Classic on Feb. 28 at PGA National Resort and Spa in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla.

PHOTOS: WGC-Accenture Match Play (Wednesday)

Take a look at some photos from the snow that fell during the first round of matches at the WGC-Accenture Match Play Championship in Tucson, Ariz., on Wednesday Feb. 20.