Rory McIlroy finishes strong round at US Open despite late bogeys
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 18, 2026, 9:05 PM
Last updated Jun 18, 2026
Rory McIlroy shot a one-under 69 in challenging conditions during the opening round of the US Open at Shinnecock Hills on June 19, 2026. He held a short-lived lead before bogeying the final two holes. Scottie Scheffler started with a two-over 72, four strokes behind. The opening round was impacted by fog, causing a two-hour delay and affecting several players who could not complete their rounds before dark. The current clubhouse leader is Sam Stevens, who shot a 68.
- •McIlroy began with a strong start, including an eagle.
- •He briefly led but bogeyed the last two holes.
- •Scheffler’s over-par round marks another slow start at majors.
- •Sam Stevens tops the leaderboard with a 68.
- •The first round faced delays due to thick fog.
- 6:37 PMYahoo Sports — Scheffler opens with bogeys while McIlroy pars at windy US Open
"Scottie Scheffler opened with two bogeys while Rory McIlroy saved a par from a greenside bunker to begin their third rounds on Saturday at the US Open.Scheffler plunked his first two shots into the left rough at the opening hole and sent his third into a greenside bunker on the way to a bogey.
"Rory McIlroy missed out on a chance to grab the early clubhouse lead during a challenging opening round at the US Open, where Scottie Scheffler made a mixed start to his Grand Slam bid.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 20, 2026, 6:37 PMScheffler opens with bogeys while McIlroy pars at windy US Open
Scottie Scheffler opened with two bogeys while Rory McIlroy saved a par from a greenside bunker to begin their third rounds on Saturday at the US Open.Scheffler plunked his first two shots into the left rough at the opening hole and sent his third into a greenside bunker on the way to a bogey.
- Sky Sports—McIlroy makes fast start at windy US Open despite expensive finish
Rory McIlroy missed out on a chance to grab the early clubhouse lead during a challenging opening round at the US Open, where Scottie Scheffler made a mixed start to his Grand Slam bid.
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