Rory McIlroy struggles to maintain momentum at U.S. Open

Rory McIlroy entered the final round of the 2026 U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills with hopes of competing for the title but fell short. After a strong start, he struggled in the final round, losing his position on the leaderboard as Wyndham Clark surged to victory. McIlroy's disappointing finish raises questions about his ongoing major championship drought, despite an impressive overall display earlier in the tournament. Moving forward, McIlroy will look to convert promising performances into more consistent results in upcoming events.

• 8:39 PMYahoo Sports — Rory McIlroy's U.S. Open takes painful turn after early charge at Shinnecock Hills