McIlroy seven strokes back at US Open after challenging round
ESPN Golf • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 20, 2026, 12:42 AM
Last updated Jun 20, 2026
Rory McIlroy finishes day two of the US Open at Shinnecock Hills with a level par 140, trailing leader Wyndham Clark by seven strokes. McIlroy faced difficulties with three consecutive bogeys and a double bogey on the back nine, despite sinking two birdies earlier in his round. The conditions were challenging due to wind and tricky green speeds. McIlroy expressed confidence in his ability to make up ground over the weekend, aiming to limit mistakes and capitalize on opportunities.
- •McIlroy recorded a one-over par 71 on Friday.
- •He trails leader Wyndham Clark by seven strokes entering the weekend.
- •Three bogeys and a double bogey hindered McIlroy's progress.
- •McIlroy believes the course gives him a chance to make up deficit.
- •He plans to limit mistakes while aiming for birdies.
- 2:23 AMESPN Golf — McIlroy fizzles as hopes fade with 40 on back nine...
- 12:26 AMYahoo Sports — Rory McIlroy fades at the US Open with 5 bogeys late after a three-hole run of birdies
- 12:42 AMYahoo Sports — McIlroy seven back but likes his chances at US Open
"Three bogeys in a row and a double bogey on the back nine doomed Rory McIlroy's hopes of pushing the leaders Friday at the US Open, but he fancies his chances just the same.He followed with a 43-foot birdie putt at 14 but went over the 15th green and then into a bunker on the way to a double bogey.
"Rory McIlroy entered Saturday feeling like he was still in contention at the U.S. Open despite being seven shots back, but a third-round 73, including five bogeys on the back nine, all but ended his chances.
"When Rory McIlroy knocked in a 66-footer during a run of three straight birdies, he looked set for a big move at the U.S. Open. The magic was quickly gone.
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External links- ESPN GolfJun 21, 2026, 2:23 AMMcIlroy fizzles as hopes fade with 40 on back nine...
Rory McIlroy entered Saturday feeling like he was still in contention at the U.S. Open despite being seven shots back, but a third-round 73, including five bogeys on the back nine, all but ended his chances.
- Yahoo SportsJun 21, 2026, 12:26 AMRory McIlroy fades at the US Open with 5 bogeys late after a three-hole run of birdies
When Rory McIlroy knocked in a 66-footer during a run of three straight birdies, he looked set for a big move at the U.S. Open. The magic was quickly gone.
- Yahoo SportsJun 20, 2026, 12:42 AMMcIlroy seven back but likes his chances at US Open
Three bogeys in a row and a double bogey on the back nine doomed Rory McIlroy's hopes of pushing the leaders Friday at the US Open, but he fancies his chances just the same.He followed with a 43-foot birdie putt at 14 but went over the 15th green and then into a bunker on the way to a double bogey.
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