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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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📍 How it ended

Rory McIlroy's major title hopes faded during a frustrating weekend at the U.S. Open, where he stated that Shinnecock Hills won the battle.

After imploding during the final round, he planned to focus on links golf.

Epilogue added 7d ago, after coverage quieted.

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.

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Rory McIlroy U.S. Open Shinnecock Hills PGA Tour

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