Rory McIlroy content after carding first-round 69 at U.S. Open

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1. 14d ago

   Rory McIlroy reflects on missed opportunity at U.S. Open

   Rory McIlroy began the U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills with a 69. He later posted two consecutive 73s over the weekend. McIlroy finished the event six over par after failing to capitalize on his position Saturday.

   What's confirmed:

   • Rory McIlroy shot a 1-under 69 in the first round of the U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills.
   • McIlroy recorded back-to-back 73s during the weekend.
   • He finished the tournament at six over par.

   Still unconfirmed:

   • McIlroy left Shinnecock feeling he missed a significant opportunity after his chances vanished Saturday.
   confidence 90%
2. 18d ago

   Rory McIlroy's U.S. Open Campaign Ends After Strong Start

   Rory McIlroy opened the U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills with a 1-under 69. He later struggled during the weekend with back-to-back 73s. He finished the tournament at six over par.

   What's confirmed:

   • Rory McIlroy shot a 1-under 69 in the first round at Shinnecock Hills.
   • McIlroy's first-round score was an 11-shot improvement over his 2018 score of 80.
   • McIlroy carded two consecutive 73s to finish the tournament at six over par.
   • The Masters champion is now focusing on The Open at Royal Birkdale.

   Still unconfirmed:

   • McIlroy used a hand gesture to mock a fan who wanted his ball to land in a bunker.
   • A spectator nearly picked up McIlroy's golf ball during the event.
   • McIlroy was four shots behind the leader at the turn.
   confidence 90%
3. 23d ago

   Rory McIlroy in Contention After Opening 69 at U.S. Open

   Rory McIlroy shot a one-under-par 69 during the first round at Shinnecock Hills. He aimed to avoid the mistakes of eight years ago when he shot an 80 at the same venue. McIlroy stated that any score under or around even par was good given the conditions.

   What's confirmed:

   • McIlroy shot a 69 at Shinnecock Hills during the first round of the 2026 U.S. Open.
   • His opening 69 was an eleven-shot improvement over the 80 he shot in 2018.
   • McIlroy said, "It was a day to really just keep yourself in the tournament and not shoot yourself out of it, which is exactly what I did eight years ago here."
   • The first round was affected by a long delay caused by fog.
   • McIlroy noted that with the conditions, any score under par or around even par is a good score.

   Still unconfirmed:

   • Rory McIlroy is attempting to break the record for the longest gap between U.S. Open wins.
   confidence 95%
4. 24d ago

   Rory McIlroy Opens 2026 U.S. Open with 1-under 69

   Rory McIlroy shot a 69 at Shinnecock Hills during the first round of the 2026 U.S. Open. He finished the day at 1-under par despite two bogeys and windy conditions. McIlroy expressed satisfaction with the score given his previous struggles at the venue.

   What's confirmed:

   • Rory McIlroy carded a 1-under 69 in the first round of the 2026 U.S. Open.
   • The first round took place at Shinnecock Hills.
   • McIlroy shot an 80 and missed the cut the last time the U.S. Open was played at Shinnecock Hills.
   • McIlroy finished his first round with two bogeys.

   Still unconfirmed:

   • McIlroy made an eagle during his first round.
   • McIlroy believes any score under or around even par is good given the conditions.
   confidence 100%