Rory McIlroy struggles at US Open with double bogeys and early exit
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 21, 2026, 9:09 PM
Last updated Jun 21, 2026
Rory McIlroy faced difficulties during the final round of the US Open at Shinnecock, recording three bogeys in his first five holes. He finished with a score of six-over 286 after consecutive rounds of 73 over the weekend. McIlroy expressed disappointment over his performance, particularly his struggle on the back nine of Saturday's round. Following this tournament, he plans to return to Europe for the British Open next month.
- •McIlroy made five bogeys on Saturday’s back nine.
- •He finished the US Open with a score of six-over 286.
- •McIlroy plans to compete in the British Open next month.
- •Poor performance on the weekend contrasted with earlier optimism.
- •He described the course conditions as reminiscent of an Open Championship.
- 9:09 PMYahoo Sports — McIlroy races for exit after weekend US Open fade
"Rory McIlroy came to Shinnecock ready to battle the brutal winds and fast greens for a US Open title and departed Sunday a clearly beaten golfer.Three bogeys in his first five holes Sunday had McIlroy racing for the exits as best he could.
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