McIlroy encounters friendlier fans at US Open and discusses course conditions
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 16, 2026, 4:31 PM
Last updated Jun 16, 2026
Rory McIlroy reports a positive reception from fans attending the US Open at Shinnecock, contrasting it with experiences at the Ryder Cup. He acknowledges the past issues with course conditions at Shinnecock in 2004 and 2018, expressing confidence that organizers will avoid losing the course's integrity this year. McIlroy notes that while the greens are already fast, adjustments may be necessary due to expected strong winds. Organizers plan to water the greens to maintain fairness through the tournament's early rounds.
- •Rory McIlroy signs autographs for fans at the US Open.
- •He describes a better reception than at the 2025 Ryder Cup.
- •McIlroy confident Shinnecock will maintain course integrity.
- •Greens are fast; adjustments needed for expected winds.
- •Organizers plan to water greens for fairness between groups.
- 4:31 PMYahoo Sports — McIlroy sees calmer fans and no lost US Open course
"Rory McIlroy is getting better treatment from Long Island golf fans at the US Open than he did at last year's Ryder Cup and adds he's confident Shinnecock will not lose the course.McIlroy, 37, also said he has no worries Shinnecock course managers will "lose the course" as many players complained was done in 2004 and 2018, the past two times Shinnecock hosted the US Open.
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