Rose leads US Open after first round

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Justin Rose is on top of the leaderboard after the opening round of the US Open. 

The Englishman carded a six under par 65 in challenging conditions at Pebble Beach Golf Links in California. 

The 2013 US Open champion leads four players including Rickie Fowler and Louis Oostuizen by a shot. 

Meanwhile Rory McIlroy is three shots off the pace.

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