Rio de Janeiro: Britain's Justin Rose outdueled Sweden's Henrik Stenson in a tension-packed final-round thriller Sunday to win the first Olympic golf gold medal in 112 years at the Rio Games men's tournament here on Sunday.
<img title="Justin Rose" src="http://images.mid-day.com/images/2016/aug/16Justin-Rose-1.jpg" alt="Justin Rose" /> Justin Rose
Rose sank an 18-inch birdie putt on the par-5 18th hole to complete a four-under par 67 and finish 72 holes on 16-under 268.
Stenson closed with a bogey to take the silver on 270, one stroke ahead of US bronze medalist Matt Kuchar.

Britain's Justin Rose outdueled Sweden's Henrik Stenson in a tension-packed final-round thriller Sunday to win the first Olympic golf gold medal in 112 years at the Rio Games men's tournament here on Sunday

Rio 2016: Britain's Justin Rose wins first golf gold in 112 years

Rio 2016: Sky's the limit for Wayde van Niekerk

Britain's Justin Rose outdueled Sweden's Henrik Stenson in a tension-packed final-round thriller Sunday to win the first Olympic golf gold medal in 112 years at the Rio Games men's tournament here on Sunday

Rio 2016: Britain's Justin Rose wins first golf gold in 112 years

Trending Stories

Latest Photos

Latest Videos

Latest Web Stories

Mid-Day Fast

Home / Sports / Other Sports / Article / Rio 2016: Britain's Justin Rose wins first golf gold in 112 years

Rio 2016: Britain's Justin Rose wins first golf gold in 112 years

Trending Stories

Latest Photos

Latest Videos

Latest Web Stories

Mid-Day Fast