Justin Rose won his first major title on Sunday (Kinnaird/Getty Images)

From staff and wire reports

ARDMORE, Pa. -- Justin Rose became the first Englishman in 43 years to win the U.S. Open, claiming a two-stroke win over Phil Mickelson and Jason Day on Sunday at Merion Golf Club.

It's Rose's first major win and fifth PGA TOUR win of his career. He was playing in his 37th major.

Rose finished at 1 over for the tournament, as no player matched par at 6,996-yard Merion. He shot an even-par 70 that included five birdies and five bogeys. He was the only player in the final 10 groups to avoid shooting a round over par.