A dismal back nine was Rory McIlroy’s undoing as he got off to a slow start at the US Open on Thursday, opening his Oakmont campaign with a +4 finish.His score sat at a competitive -2 come the end of the front nine,

Rory McIlroy's New Personal Record at US Open Is Turning Heads originally appeared on Athlon Sports. It has been quite a stretch for Rory McIlroy in recent weeks, mostly filled with lows for the PGA Tour star ahead of the U.S. Open. If McIlroy's start at Oakmont is any indication, things could be turning around for the golfer.

Rory McIlroy disclosed what he shot during a practice round at Oakmont ahead of the U.S. Open, and its 'Toughest Test in Golf' title seems to hold.

Heading into the U.S. Open this week, Rory McIlroy has been disabused of any notion that life once he completed the career Grand Slam with that win at the Masters would be smooth sailing.

Rory McIlroy says his recent loss of form has helped him realise he needs to "get my stuff together" after struggling for motivation following his career-defining Masters win.

Scottie Scheffler, winner of three of his last four starts including the PGA and Memorial, shot 3-over-par in the first round of the U.S. Open.

The U.S. Open has arrived, marking the third major championship of 2025. Overall, there are 156 players teeing it up

Rory McIlroy practises on the range on Wednesday before his bid for a second US Open title on Thursday. The world number two begins his first round at 12:40 BST on Thursday.

American J.J. Spaun seized an early one-stroke lead in Thursday's first round of the US Open with Rory McIlroy and other major winners trying to chase him down at Oakmont.Spaun was on four-under after nine holes with compatriot Gary Woodland,