Rory McIlroy: Shinnecock Hills 'won battle over me' at US Open, admits world number two
World number two Rory McIlroy admits defeat to the Shinnecock Hills course following a frustrating final round at the U.S. Open.
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The brief
Rory McIlroy experienced a collapse during the final round of the U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills.
After a three-hole run of birdies, McIlroy recorded five late bogeys, leading to a loss of major title hopes. Coverage from Sky Sports, NBC Sports, and The Telegraph emphasizes McIlroy's frustration, with the golfer stating "the wheels came off" and that the course "won the battle." Reports from Yahoo Sports also note a confrontation where McIlroy insulted a fan following verbal abuse.
According to ESPN, McIlroy intends to shift his focus toward links golf following these struggles in New York.
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Quick answers
How did Rory McIlroy describe his performance?
He stated that "the wheels came off" and admitted that Shinnecock Hills "won the battle."
What happened during the final round of the tournament?
McIlroy had a three-hole run of birdies but later recorded five bogeys.
Were there any incidents involving spectators?
Yahoo Sports reports that McIlroy insulted a fan after being subjected to abuse shouted at him.
Coverage (7)
- ‘Just go home’: Rory McIlroy implodes during US Open final round The Telegraph · 2d ago
- US Open: Rory McIlroy admits Shinnecock Hills 'won the battle' after seeing major title hopes fade during frustrating weekend Sky Sports · 2d ago
- Rory McIlroy's lost U.S. Open week at Shinnecock ended with him wondering what could've been Yahoo Sports · 2d ago
- What Rory McIlroy said after U.S. Open: ‘The wheels came off’ NBC Sports · 2d ago
- Rory McIlroy fades at U.S. Open with five bogeys late after three-hole run of birdies PGA Tour · 2d ago
- Rory McIlroy to focus on links golf after U.S. Open struggles ESPN · 2d ago
- Rory McIlroy insults fan after abuse shouted at him at US Open in New York Yahoo Sports · 2d ago
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