Rose fends off Stenson with birdie on last to secure gold

Rose carded a closing 67 at Reserva de Marapendi to finish 16-under par and two shots ahead of Ryder Cup partner Stenson. Photo: Sportsfile

Phil Casey

Justin Rose claimed another gold for Great Britain as he saw off the Henrik Stenson after an exciting final-round duel in Rio.

Rose carded a closing 67 at Reserva de Marapendi to finish 16-under par and two shots ahead of Ryder Cup partner Stenson, with Matt Kuchar claiming bronze for America after a superb 63.