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Rio Olympics 2016: Justin Rose wins gold in men's golf; Matt Kuchar earns bronze for USA

England's Justin Rose became the first golfer to win gold at the Olympics since Canada's George Lyon in 1904 Sunday in Rio when he posted a 4-under 67 to get to 16 under and outduel Henrik Stenson.

The two major champions, who finished 3-0-0 as teammates in 2014 Ryder Cup, battled side by side all day. But Rose birdied the par-5 18th to win after Stenson three-putted for bogey.

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Rose faced some nervy moments on the back nine when he lost two drives well left, but he hung on to enjoy a warm applause by the sold-out crowd watching at Olympic Golf Course.