Justin Rose wins first Olympic gold medal in golf after 112 years

1. 22 golf digest india | september 2016
Olympics Special Cover Story
Jack Nicklaus
@jacknicklaus
My heartfelt
congratulations to Justin
Rose for his tremendous performance in
golf's first Olympic competition in 112
years. I thought Justin's play was superb
all week and he was very deserving
today of the Gold. Henrik Stenson, who
has had a wonderful summer, continued
his great play and should be proud of
and applauded for his Silver. And for
Matt Kuchar, his great round of 63 made
for a very special final day and Bronze
for him. All three represented their
counties, as well as the game of golf,
very well. I am so proud of our game, and
truly believe golf showed it is worthy of
Olympic glory. Golf deserves a spot on
the Olympic program beyond 2020, so
let’s keep it there! #Rio2016
Praises Galore
Greg Norman
@SharkGregNorman
Congrats @JustinRose99
@henrikstenson Matt Kuchar on
your Medals @RioOlympic2016
you all did your country yourself
golf so proud.
Gary Player @garyplayer
Congratulations @JustinRose99
on your historic @OlympicGolf
victory. A victory for Great Britain
the golf world.
Sir Nick Faldo
@NickFaldo006
The Olympics brought golf back to
the biggest world stage in sports
and golf performed well-We also
showcased a great gold medal
champion!
Tiger Woods
@TigerWoods
Thrilled for Rosie, Henrik
Kuch, but all golfers in Rio
this week should be proud.
Jordan Speith
@jordanspieth
Congrats to @JustinRose99
@henrikstenson and Kuch!
Great finish and great fnl rd
by Kuch for #TeamUSA. Will
be a goal to representin 2020
Luke Donald
@LukeDonald
Yes!!! Gold medal for @
JustinRose99 well played
that man #OlympicGolf
Clockwise from top: Justin Rose is congratulated by his caddy Mark Fulcher after his winning putt; A British fan shows support for his team; Rose with IGF
President Peter Dawson; The three Olympic medallists -- Henrik Stenson (from left), Rose and Matt Kuchar show off their prized possession with their wives
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