Rory McIlroy

2024 - 6 - 14

Rory McIlroy Lights Up US Open with Stunning Performance

Patrick Cantlay - Pinehurst - Rory McIlroy - US Open

Rory McIlroy and Patrick Cantlay tied for the lead at the US Open after Rory's incredible bogey-free 65. Find out more about Rory's major form and controlled round of golf!

Rory McIlroy stole the show at the US Open with an exceptional performance, sharing the lead with Patrick Cantlay after a spectacular bogey-free round of 65 at Pinehurst. This marked McIlroy's first bogey-free round in a major since his victory a decade ago. With his flawless play, McIlroy demonstrated major form and skill, captivating fans and fellow competitors alike.

McIlroy's controlled and precise game earned him praises, with the golfer himself crediting his 'controlled round of golf' for his impressive score. The duo, McIlroy and Cantlay, showcased resilience on the challenging Pinehurst course, navigating the tough conditions to emerge unscathed, sharing the limelight at the 124th US Open.

As the tournament progressed, Rory McIlroy overshadowed top contenders like Scottie Scheffler and Xander Schauffele, solidifying his position as a frontrunner. His impressive performance was not only on the course but also in style, as McIlroy's Nike look at the US Open received high praises, adding to his winning aura.

In a surprising turn of events, McIlroy's early walk-in after a brilliant putt added a dash of charm to his already stellar round. While unintentional, it perfectly encapsulated the finesse and confidence McIlroy exuded throughout the game. His dominance and charisma on the course make McIlroy a force to be reckoned with, promising an exciting continuation to the US Open.

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US Open scores: Rory McIlroy, Patrick Cantlay lead after first round ... (New Zealand Herald)

Rory McIlroy had his first bogey-free round in a major since his last time winning one 10 years ago, a 5-under 65 that gave him a share of the lead with...

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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 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)

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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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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U.S. Open Round 1 live updates, leaderboard: Rory McIlroy joins ... (Yahoo Sports)

Instead, it was Patrick Cantlay who took advantage in the early wave. He made three birdies in his final five holes of the day to card his 5-under 65. That ...

Rory McIlroy overshadows Scottie Scheffler, Xander Schauffele at ... (pgatour.com)

PINEHURST, N.C. – Rory McIlroy was the unquestioned star of the U.S. Open's premiere pairing Thursday. While McIlroy shot 65 to share the first-round lead ...

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Rory McIlroy's Nike U.S. Open look wins the day. Here are 3 reasons ... (Golf.com)

Pro golfer Rory McIlroy's Thursday look at the U.S. Open ticks all the boxes: it's. Rory McIlroy is already a winner with Thursday's look at the U.S. Open.

Rory McIlroy, Patrick Cantlay tied for U.S. Open lead (ABC News)

Though unintentional, the early walk-in would have been fitting of the round McIlroy had. It wasn't that he overpowered the golf course or that he made every ...

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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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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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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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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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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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