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McIlroy's U.S. Open Struggles and Fan Frenzy
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- Jun 21, 2026
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- 87
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Summary
Rory McIlroy kicked off his U.S. Open final round with a gutsy drive off the first tee, drawing massive crowds despite being two hours behind the final group and heavy underdogs. A bunker mishap on the first hole set the tone, and bogeys on holes two and three fueled his frustration—though fans stayed glued, lining up for seats and snapping photos. Though he found rhythm with back-to-back birdies on holes ten and eleven, a final round of 73 left him at six-over, falling short of contention. He blamed a rough back nine on Saturday for costing him the tournament, but with his next U.S. Open appearance not until mid-August, the spotlight remains firmly on him—especially as he eyes Pebble Beach next year. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/85386fb49a147412