Rory McIlroy cards 1-under 69 at U.S. Open
4 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 20, 2026, 2:30 AM
Last updated Jun 20, 2026
Rory McIlroy recorded a 1-under 69 during the first round of the U.S. Open held at Shinnecock Hills on June 18, 2026. He avoided a repeat of the 2018 tournament, where he missed the cut, despite finishing his round with two bogeys. McIlroy's performance reflects a significant improvement compared to his last outing at this venue. The tournament continues, and McIlroy aims to build on this foundation in the following rounds.
- •Rory McIlroy shot a 1-under 69
- •The U.S. Open is being held at Shinnecock Hills
- •McIlroy missed the cut in 2018
- •Two bogeys finished his first round
- •He aims for a strong performance in upcoming rounds
- 2:02 AMESPN — Rory 7 back, says anything possible at Shinnecock
- 12:14 AMYahoo Sports — Rory McIlroy's up and down day: Making eagle and scrambling for par to stay in US Open hunt
- 10:59 PMESPN Golf — Rory cards 69, avoids Shinnecock disaster of '18
"The six-time major winner, a dozen holes into his round, had just committed one of the cardinal sins of playing in a U.S. Open at punishing Shinnecock Hills: Going for the green in two after sailing his tee shot into the tall grass wide of the fairway. McIlroy, gripping his wedge in a parted sea of smartphone-clutching fans, soared his third shot over a greenside bunker and made the 18-foot putt for par, pumping his fist as the ball fell in. McIlroy, who started on the back nine in the U.S. Open’s split-tee format, bogeyed his final two holes to finish with a 1-under 69.
"Rory McIlroy, who posted a 1-over 71 to fall to even par after 36 holes at the U.S. Open on Friday, says seven shots isn't too much to make up at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club.
"Rory McIlroy, who missed the cut the last time the U.S. Open was played at Shinnecock Hills, was pleased after carding a 1-under 69, despite finishing with two bogeys.
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External links- ESPNJun 20, 2026, 2:02 AMRory 7 back, says anything possible at Shinnecock
Rory McIlroy, who posted a 1-over 71 to fall to even par after 36 holes at the U.S. Open on Friday, says seven shots isn't too much to make up at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club.
- Yahoo SportsJun 19, 2026, 12:14 AMRory McIlroy's up and down day: Making eagle and scrambling for par to stay in US Open hunt
The six-time major winner, a dozen holes into his round, had just committed one of the cardinal sins of playing in a U.S. Open at punishing Shinnecock Hills: Going for the green in two after sailing his tee shot into the tall grass wide of the fairway. McIlroy, gripping his wedge in a parted sea of smartphone-clutching fans, soared his third shot over a greenside bunker and made the 18-foot putt for par, pumping his fist as the ball fell in. McIlroy, who started on the back nine in the U.S. Open’s split-tee format, bogeyed his final two holes to finish with a 1-under 69.
- ESPN GolfJun 18, 2026, 10:59 PMRory cards 69, avoids Shinnecock disaster of '18
Rory McIlroy, who missed the cut the last time the U.S. Open was played at Shinnecock Hills, was pleased after carding a 1-under 69, despite finishing with two bogeys.
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