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Rory McIlroy birdies fifth hole after 393-yard drive at US Open

Sky Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 19, 2026, 8:17 PM

Last updated Jun 19, 2026

Rory McIlroy birdies fifth hole after 393-yard drive at US Open

Summary

Rory McIlroy made a birdie on the par-5 fifth hole during his second round at Shinnecock Hills in the US Open. This performance reduces the gap between him and tournament leader Wyndham Clark. McIlroy's impressive 393-yard drive set up the birdie opportunity. The second round is currently ongoing.

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•McIlroy birdied the fifth hole during round two at Shinnecock Hills.
•His 393-yard drive set up the birdie opportunity.
•Wyndham Clark leads the tournament.
•The second round of the US Open is in progress.

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Rory McIlroy birdied the par-5 fifth hole at Shinnecock Hills to kickstart his second round and close the gap to leader Wyndham Clark.
— Sky Sports

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McIlroy hits huge 393-yard drive to set-up early second round birdie!
Rory McIlroy birdied the par-5 fifth hole at Shinnecock Hills to kickstart his second round and close the gap to leader Wyndham Clark.

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