Rory McIlroy finishes six-over in US Open at Shinnecock Hills
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 21, 2026, 9:15 PM
Last updated Jun 21, 2026
Rory McIlroy concluded the US Open at Shinnecock Hills with a final round score of 73, finishing six-over par. After a challenging back nine on Saturday, where he recorded five bogeys, McIlroy struggled to regain momentum in the final round. He expressed disappointment, acknowledging that the course had the upper hand during his play. McIlroy now looks forward to competing closer to home, with the Scottish Open and The Open at Royal Birkdale scheduled for next month.
- •McIlroy shot a final round of 73 in the US Open.
- •He finished the tournament six-over par.
- •Struggled significantly on the back nine during the third round.
- •Plans to participate in the Scottish Open and The Open next month.
- 9:15 PMYahoo Sports — Shinnecock Hills 'won the battle over me' - McIlroy
- 9:15 PMBBC Sport — Shinnecock Hills 'won the battle over me' - McIlroy
"World number two and Master champion Rory McIlroy says the course at Shinnecock Hills "won the battle over me" as he finished six-over in the US Open.
"World number two and Master champion Rory McIlroy says the course at Shinnecock Hills "won the battle over me" as he finished six-over in the US Open.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 21, 2026, 9:15 PMShinnecock Hills 'won the battle over me' - McIlroy
World number two and Master champion Rory McIlroy says the course at Shinnecock Hills "won the battle over me" as he finished six-over in the US Open.
- BBC SportJun 21, 2026, 9:15 PMShinnecock Hills 'won the battle over me' - McIlroy
World number two and Master champion Rory McIlroy says the course at Shinnecock Hills "won the battle over me" as he finished six-over in the US Open.
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