Fan nearly picks up Rory McIlroy's ball during U.S. Open

During the first round of the U.S. Open in Southampton, New York, a fan appeared to grab Rory McIlroy's ball on the 4th hole. The moment generated a collective gasp from the crowd, recalling a similar incident at the Open Championship last year. However, the U.S. Golf Association later confirmed that the ball was not actually lifted; the fan stopped short of picking it up. McIlroy, seemingly unfazed, played the ball as it lay. He finished the round with a one-under 69 after an eagle and two bogeys in his final holes.

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