Rory McIlroy

2024 - 6 - 14

Rory McIlroy Dominates US Open with Stellar Performance

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Rory McIlroy shines at the US Open, tied for the lead after a brilliant round.

Rory McIlroy is making waves at the US Open, displaying major form with a bogey-free 65 and sharing the lead with Patrick Cantlay. His controlled round of golf impressed fans, marking his first bogey-free round in a major in a decade. The talented golfer's 20-foot birdie putt on the 18th hole showcased his skill and confidence. As Pinehurst's No. 2 course tested the field, McIlroy and Cantlay emerged victorious, leading the pack with exceptional performances.

Amidst the competition, Australian golfer Adam Scott stands out, holding a solid position after scoring par. Looking ahead, the second round sees Jason Day and Cameron Smith starting on 1-over, trailing the top contenders Rory McIlroy and Patrick Cantlay. The tournament's intensity peaked as McIlroy, hungry for a major victory, pushed to overtake clubhouse leader Cantlay. With a stunning drive that impressed spectators, the four-time major champ demonstrated his exceptional skill and determination.

In a surprising turn of events, Rory McIlroy's driver stinger at Pinehurst No. 2 during the US Open in 2024 left spectators in awe. His relentless pursuit of victory and remarkable performance solidify his status as a top contender in the tournament.

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Rory McIlroy showing major form with bogey-free 65 to share US ... (NBC 10 Philadelphia)

Rory McIlroy sent his 20-foot birdie putt on its way at the 18th hole Thursday and started walking toward the cup when the ball was still some 6 feet away ...

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Rory McIlroy, Patrick Cantlay tied for U.S. Open lead - ESPN (ESPN Australia)

Rory McIlroy credited a "controlled round of golf" for his first-round 65, which gave him a share of the U.S. Open lead with Patrick Cantlay.

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Rory McIlroy shares US Open lead after opening with a bogey-free 65 (The Guardian)

Rory McIlroy shares the lead with Patrick Cantlay after shooting 65 in the first round of the US Open at Pinehurst.

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Rory McIlroy joins Patrick Cantlay atop US Open leaderboard as ... (ABC News)

Adam Scott is the best-placed Australian after shooting par. What's next? Jason Day and Cameron Smith will start the second round on 1-over. Rory McIlroy, ...

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US Open: Rory McIlroy and Patrick Cantlay tame ferocious Pinehurst ... (CNN)

Rory McIlroy and Patrick Cantlay emerged unscathed as Pinehurst's notorious No. 2 course sunk its teeth into the first round field at the 124th US Open on ...

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Rory McIlroy and Patrick Cantlay share the lead at U.S. Open (Los Angeles Times)

Rory McIlroy recorded his first bogey-free round in a major since winning one 10 years ago, taking a share of the early lead at the U.S. Open.

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Fiery LIV star left red-faced after epic viral rant; Rory's warning to ... (Fox Sports)

Rory McIlroy, chasing his first major victory in a decade, made a charge in Friday's first round of the US Open, trying to overtake clubhouse leader Patrick ...

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U.S. Open 2024: This Rory McIlroy driver stinger was pure filth (GolfDigest.com)

The four-time major champ showed off some sick traj with this drive on Thursday at Pinehurst No. 2.

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U.S. Open Round 2 live: Is this the one for Rory McIlroy (Yahoo Sports)

It's a story as old as a fourth grader, one golf fans know well: Rory McIlroy and the Search for the Elusive Fifth Major. It's in its 10th printing, ...

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U.S. Open 2024: Watch Rory McIlroy putt one off the green(!)—and ... (Australian Golf Digest)

Rory McIlroy made Pinehurst No. 2 look easier than anyone else on Thursday with a bogey-free 65 that gave him a share of the first-round lead.

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WATCH: Rory McIlroy drills a stinger that keeps on rolling - Golf365 (Golf365.com)

Rory McIlroy at his best is quite the player to behold and he has shown glimpses of that this season, especially at the US Open at Pinehurst.

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Rory McIlroy, Scottie Scheffler tee off early in US Open second ... (The Fayetteville Observer)

Jun 14, 2024; Pinehurst, North Carolina, USA; Rory McIlroy chips on the 11th hole during the second round of the U.S. Open golf tournament.

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U.S. Open Round 2 live updates, leaderboard: Thomas Detry surges ... (Yahoo Sports)

It's a story as old as a fourth grader, one golf fans know well: Rory McIlroy and The Search for the Elusive Fifth Major. It's in its 10th printing, ...

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US Open 2024: Rory McIlroy in 'great position' to challenge for fifth ... (Sky Sports)

Rory McIlroy is chasing a fifth major title and first since 2014 PGA Championship; McIlroy carded rounds of 65 and 72 in North Carolina to leave himself ...

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The strategic reason Rory McIlroy doesn't watch golf before he plays (Golf.com)

With a late tee time Thursday at the U.S. Open, Rory McIlroy said he didn't watch any golf before he played. On Friday, he explained why.

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Rory McIlroy rides a rocky road but stays in US Open contention (The Guardian)

The in-form Northern Irishman scored an eventful 72 after Thursday's five-under-par 65 to lie two shots off the pace of France's Matthieu Pavon (through 14 ...

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Questions await Rory McIlroy on U.S. Open weekend - Global Golf ... (Global Golf Post)

PINEHURST, NORTH CAROLINA | Before and during major championships, questions whirl around Rory McIlroy much as squawking seagulls hover overhead when the ...

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U.S. Open 2024: Watch Rory McIlroy putt one off the green(!)—and ... (GolfDigest.com)

The four-time major champ made one of the wildest 3s of his career at Pinehurst No. 2 on Friday.

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Rory McIlroy remains in contention for US Open title after mixed ... (The Independent)

Masters champion Scheffler, a 3/1 pre-tournament favourite for his sixth win of the year, failed to record a single birdie for the first time in 169 rounds as ...

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