Rory McIlroy shoots one-under 69 in fog-delayed US Open at Shinnecock
Yahoo Sports • 2 min read • Latest: Jun 18, 2026, 9:13 PM
Last updated Jun 18, 2026
Rory McIlroy posted a one-under 69 in the opening round of the US Open at Shinnecock Hills, which experienced fog delays. McIlroy's performance left him one stroke behind American Sam Stevens as strong winds challenged players on the course. Six players managed to break par amid difficult conditions, and the course is known to be one of the toughest in golf. With current forecasts suggesting worsening conditions, players will need to remain patient in this ongoing competition.
- •Fog caused a two-hour delay before the round began
- •Only six players broke par on a tough course
- •Sam Stevens leads after the first round
- •Wind gusts exceeded 30mph during McIlroy's round
- •Scottie Scheffler struggled with a two-over 72
- 8:41 PMYahoo Sports — McIlroy makes good start to third round in pursuit of US Open leader
- 9:14 PMYahoo Sports — Rory McIlroy shares his honest opinion of how the USGA set up Shinnecock on day one of the US Open
- 9:13 PMYahoo Sports — McIlroy starts strongly as Shinnecock bares its teeth
- 9:13 PMBBC Sport — McIlroy starts strongly as Shinnecock bares its teeth
"Rory McIlroy made his mark on the front nine of his third round of the US Open on Saturday with three successive birdies – including a remarkable 66-foot putt from off the green – to gain some much-needed momentum. Shinnecock Hills was playing its most difficult of the week in a testing wind with rapidly-drying putting surfaces, but the Northern Irishman recovered from an early bogey by picking up three shots in a row.
"Rory McIlroy got off to a very solid start on day one at the US Open, following an opening round 69 at Shinnecock Hills. McIlroy will undoubtedly be annoyed with himself after bogeying his final two holes, but he would have definitely taken a 69 if it was offered to him before he teed off on Thursday at Shinnecock Hills.
"Shinnecock Hills lives up to it's reputation as one of the toughest tests in golf on the opening day of a fog-delayed US Open as Rory McIlroy cards a one-under 69 in the opening round.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 20, 2026, 8:41 PMMcIlroy makes good start to third round in pursuit of US Open leader
Rory McIlroy made his mark on the front nine of his third round of the US Open on Saturday with three successive birdies – including a remarkable 66-foot putt from off the green – to gain some much-needed momentum. Shinnecock Hills was playing its most difficult of the week in a testing wind with rapidly-drying putting surfaces, but the Northern Irishman recovered from an early bogey by picking up three shots in a row.
- Yahoo SportsJun 18, 2026, 9:14 PMRory McIlroy shares his honest opinion of how the USGA set up Shinnecock on day one of the US Open
Rory McIlroy got off to a very solid start on day one at the US Open, following an opening round 69 at Shinnecock Hills. McIlroy will undoubtedly be annoyed with himself after bogeying his final two holes, but he would have definitely taken a 69 if it was offered to him before he teed off on Thursday at Shinnecock Hills.
- Yahoo SportsJun 18, 2026, 9:13 PMMcIlroy starts strongly as Shinnecock bares its teeth
Shinnecock Hills lives up to it's reputation as one of the toughest tests in golf on the opening day of a fog-delayed US Open as Rory McIlroy cards a one-under 69 in the opening round.
- BBC SportJun 18, 2026, 9:13 PMMcIlroy starts strongly as Shinnecock bares its teeth
Shinnecock Hills lives up to it's reputation as one of the toughest tests in golf on the opening day of a fog-delayed US Open as Rory McIlroy cards a one-under 69 in the opening round.
- Sky Sports—Clark surges ahead as McIlroy starts strong after brutal day at Shinnecock
Highlights from the opening round of the 2026 US Open at Shinnecock Hills, where strong winds made for a brutal test of golf.
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