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Rory McIlroy responds to heckler at US Open in New York

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 21, 2026, 10:50 PM

Last updated Jun 21, 2026

Rory McIlroy responds to heckler at US Open in New York

Summary

Rory McIlroy faced a challenging US Open at Shinnecock Hills, struggling on the back nine and continuing into a disappointing final round. During play, a fan heckled him aggressively as he prepared for a shot, shouting remarks intended to disrupt his concentration. McIlroy initially ignored the heckler but later acknowledged the fan with a dismissive gesture, sparking laughter among others nearby. Despite some negative interactions, McIlroy noted that most fans in New York were welcoming, contrasting this experience with the aggressive environment he faced at the Ryder Cup last year. The tournament concludes without any reported results from McIlroy's final day.

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By the Numbers

•McIlroy struggled with bogeys during the US Open.
•He faced heckling from a fan during his final round.
•McIlroy responded to the heckler with a gesture.
•Previous experiences in New York were more positive for him.
•The US Open wraps up without specifying McIlroy's final placement.

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10:50 PMYahoo Sports — Rory McIlroy insults fan after abuse shouted at him at US Open in New York

What they're saying

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It wasn’t the US Open Rory McIlroy was hoping for at Shinnecock Hills. He was in contention going into the back nine on Saturday, but a string of bogeys on the back left him well off the pace, and a poor Sunday capped off a disappointing week.
— Yahoo Sports

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