Rory McIlroy gives his honest thoughts on how the USGA have set Shinnecock up for the US Open
Rory McIlroy evaluates the USGA's course setup at Shinnecock Hills as he navigates a fluctuating performance at the US Open.
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The brief
Rory McIlroy is competing in the US Open at Shinnecock Hills. After a three-hole run of birdies, his performance faded with five late bogeys.
He currently sits seven shots back from the lead. Coverage from ESPN and hitc.com highlights McIlroy's reactions to the USGA's course setup and his belief that anything is possible at the venue.
Meanwhile, the PGA Tour emphasizes his evolution, and RTE.ie notes that his challenge has stalled as Clark takes control of the tournament. Future developments depend on whether McIlroy can overcome his current deficit, as coverage indicates he remains open to the possibility of a comeback.
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Quick answers
How is Rory McIlroy performing at the US Open?
McIlroy is currently seven shots back after experiencing a late fade with five bogeys, despite an earlier three-hole run of birdies.
What is McIlroy's view on the course?
According to coverage from hitc.com and ESPN, McIlroy has shared thoughts on the USGA's setup at Shinnecock Hills and stated that anything is possible there.
Who is currently leading the tournament?
RTE.ie reports that Clark has taken control of the event.
Coverage (8)
- Rory McIlroy takes massive step in wrong direction on day 3 of US Open Yahoo Sports · 1d ago
- Rory McIlroy's strong charge at U.S. Open leaderboard fizzles out Newsday · 1d ago
- McIlroy fizzles as U.S. Open hopes fade with 40 on back nine ESPN · 1d ago
- Rory McIlroy fades at the US Open with 5 bogeys late after a three-hole run of birdies Yahoo Sports · 1d ago
- McIlroy challenge stalls, Clark takes control at US Open RTE.ie · 1d ago
- Rory McIlroy’s evolution on full display at Shinnecock Hills PGA Tour · 1d ago
- McIlroy 7 back at U.S. Open, says anything possible at Shinnecock ESPN · 1d ago
- Rory McIlroy gives his honest thoughts on how the USGA have set Shinnecock up for the US Open hitc.com · 1d ago
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