Rory McIlroy high-tails it out of Pinehurst No. 2 after crushing U.S. Open defeat
Rory McIlroy left the second hole at Pinehurst as soon as Bryson DeChambeau putted out to win by one stroke. Several reporters McIlroy fell to the ground, then quickly ran to his shuttle and sprinted off the golf course, as captured on video by Golf.com’s Alan Bastable. McIlroy did not give media interviews or speak […]
Rory McIlroy Pulls Absolutely Cowardly Move After Epic US Open Collapse
I love Rory McIlroy and after what happened to him on Sunday I don’t want to even see a blade of green Bermuda grass, much less touch a golf club, for six months. But this was unacceptable. Following his historic defeat at the 2024 U.S. Open, where he lost by just one stroke to Bryson […]
Rory McIlroy can chase Bryson DeChambeau down and win the U.S. Open, but how?
Rory McIlroy shot a 1-under 69 on Saturday to move three strokes behind leader Bryson DeChambeau after 54 holes and head into the final round at 4-under. Despite the odds being stacked against him, McIlroy is confident he can get the job done and claim his first major championship since 2014. So what will McIlroy […]
Why this isn’t a normal Sunday US Open pairing for McIlroy, Cantlay
For Rory McIlroy to finally end his major championship drought at the U.S. Open on Sunday at Pinehurst II, he’ll have to beat his nemesis from last year’s Ryder Cup. McIlroy, seeking his first major championship since the 2014 PGA Championship, will be paired with Patrick Cantlay, with whom he competed in a fierce battle […]
U.S. Open Day 3 Winners, Losers: Bryson DeChambeau dominates, can Rory McIlroy win?
Pinehurst Course No. 2 has once again proven itself a worthy U.S. Open venue, testing the world’s best players, punishing poor shots and rewarding good ones. That leaves just eight players in the red after 54 holes, with Bryson DeChambeau leading at seven under par. He’s three strokes ahead of Rory McIlroy, Mathieu Pavon and […]
Rory McIlroy feeling confident despite Bryson DeChambeau’s sizable U.S. Open lead
Rory McIlroy is dealing with a decade-old ailment and will need to overcome a three-stroke deficit in the final round of the U.S. Open to shake it off. Nonetheless, McIlroy, who last won a major championship in 2014, is confident he can still find a way to win at Pinehurst No. 2. “I had a […]
U.S. Open Day 1 Winners, Losers: Rory McIlroy, Patrick Cantlay lead; Phil Mickelson falters
The opening round of the 124th U.S. Open at Pinehurst No. 2 did not disappoint, with the much talked about “turtleback” green making some players look foolish and others struggling to navigate the natural areas along the fairways. But after all 156 players had finished their rounds, two players stood atop the leaderboard: Patrick Cantlay […]
Rory McIlroy posts strong, disciplined U.S. Open start; has history on his side
Rory McIlroy carded a bogey-free 5-under 65 to tie Patrick Cantlay’s first-round score in the 124th U.S. Open. The two are atop the leaderboard after the first 18 holes at Pinehurst No. 2 Golf Club. The last time McIlroy shot a bogey-free opening round at the U.S. Open was at Congressional Country Club in 2011. […]
Rory McIlroy shares US Open lead after opening with a bogey-free 65 | US Open
The lesson, they tried to tell us, was not to attack Pinehurst No. 2, but to survive. The slippery greens that characterize this Donald Ross gem shaped like an upside-down saucer test the limits of fairness. There will be blood. Someone forgot to tell Rory McIlroy that he started the day strong, shooting 5-under 65 […]
Rory McIlroy spotted without wedding ring after scrapping divorce
Rory McIlroy may have called it quits on his divorce, but his wedding ring remains in plain sight. The 35-year-old Northern Irishman was spotted without his ring during training for the 2024 U.S. Open on Wednesday, a day after announcing his divorce from wife Erica Stoll. McIlroy, who filed for voluntary retirement on Tuesday in […]