Rory McIlroy: Shinnecock Hills 'won battle over me' at US Open, admits world number two
Rory McIlroy fell out of U.S. Open contention after a late collapse involving five bogeys, signaling a shift toward links golf.
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The brief
Rory McIlroy experienced a rough weekend at the U.S. Open that ultimately kept him from contending. Coverage describes a performance where he faded late, recording five bogeys after a previous three-hole run of birdies.
Reports from the PGA Tour, ESPN, and Yahoo Sports detail the inconsistencies in his play. ESPN highlights that McIlroy plans to shift his competitive focus toward links golf in the wake of these struggles. Coverage does not yet specify which upcoming tournaments will comprise this new focus on links golf.
Observers should monitor for scheduling updates to see if this strategic shift addresses his recent difficulties.
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Quick answers
How did Rory McIlroy perform at the U.S. Open?
Coverage reports that he faded late, recording five bogeys after a three-hole run of birdies, which resulted in a rough weekend.
What is McIlroy's plan following the U.S. Open?
According to ESPN, he intends to focus on links golf after his struggles at the tournament.
Which sports outlets covered this story?
Coverage was provided by the PGA Tour, ESPN, and Yahoo Sports.
Coverage (8)
- Rory McIlroy’s forgettable US Open performance comes to quiet end: ‘Won the battle over me’ New York Post · 90d ago
- ‘Just go home’: Rory McIlroy implodes during US Open final round The Telegraph · 90d ago
- US Open: Rory McIlroy admits Shinnecock Hills 'won the battle' after seeing major title hopes fade during frustrating weekend Sky Sports · 90d ago
- Rory McIlroy's lost U.S. Open week at Shinnecock ended with him wondering what could've been Yahoo Sports · 90d ago
- What Rory McIlroy said after U.S. Open: ‘The wheels came off’ NBC Sports · 90d ago
- Rory McIlroy fades at U.S. Open with five bogeys late after three-hole run of birdies PGA Tour · 90d ago
- Rory McIlroy to focus on links golf after U.S. Open struggles ESPN · 90d ago
- Rory McIlroy's rough weekend keeps him from contending at the US Open Yahoo Sports · 90d ago
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