Justin Rose wins Quicken Loans National

Justin Rose clinched a victory at the Quicken Loans National, defeating America's Shawn Stefani on the first hole in the sudden-death playoff at Maryland's Congressional Country Club.

England's Justin Rose holds the trophy after winning the Quicken Loans National at Congressional Country Club. Photography: Rob Carr/Getty Images

Rose won the first hole in the playoff against Shawn Stefani who hit his approach shot in the water. Photography: Rob Carr/Getty Images

The win marks Rose's first PGA Tour win since the 2013 US Open. Photography: Rob Carr/Getty Images

Rose celebrates with his family after his victory. Photography: Rob Carr/Getty Images

Despite bogeying the final hole at the Congressional Country Club, Stefani was also unable to find bogey on the 18th, leading to the dramatic playoff. Photography: Rob Carr/Getty Images

No fewer than seven players had a lead or share of the lead during the final round, including Brendon Todd and Brendan Steele, yet it was Rose who emerged the victor. Photography: Rob Carr/Getty Images

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