https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/rory-mcilroy-gives-his-honest-thoughts-on-how-the-usga-have-set-shinnecock-up-for-the-us-openContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/rory-mcilroy-gives-his-honest-thoughts-on-how-the-usga-have-set-shinnecock-up-for-the-us-openhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/rory-mcilroy-gives-his-honest-thoughts-on-how-the-usga-have-set-shinnecock-up-for-the-us-open#u13311Thu, 25 Jun 2026 21:06:17 +0000Rory McIlroy completed his tournament run on Sunday, finishing several hours ahead of the leaders. While he was in contention through the first two and a half rounds, his performance declined on Saturday evening.What's confirmed:Rory McIlroy finished his final round at Shinnecock on Sunday approximately two hours before the leaders.McIlroy was in contention during the first two and a half rounds before his game faltered on Saturday evening.McIlroy shot a 69 on Thursday. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/rory-mcilroy-gives-his-honest-thoughts-on-how-the-usga-have-set-shinnecock-up-for-the-us-openhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/rory-mcilroy-gives-his-honest-thoughts-on-how-the-usga-have-set-shinnecock-up-for-the-us-open#u8963Mon, 22 Jun 2026 23:31:09 +0000Rory McIlroy expressed concerns that course conditions at Shinnecock Hills must not "get out of control". He initially described the USGA course setup plan as "stupid" before changing his mind. After two rounds, McIlroy was tied for 11th place.What's confirmed:Rory McIlroy said tournament organisers must ensure conditions at Shinnecock Hills do not "get out of control".McIlroy was tied for 11th place after the first two rounds of the tournament.McIlroy shot a 69 in the opening round.Still unconfirmed:Rory McIlroy initially thought the U.S. Open Course setup plan w