Rory McIlroy's forgettable US Open performance comes to quiet end
New York Post • • sports
Key Points:
- Rory McIlroy finished the U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills with a disappointing 6 over par, well out of contention, after struggling with bogeys and a poor back nine on Saturday.
- McIlroy plans to shift focus to preparing for the British Open, noting the similar playing conditions and expressing excitement for links golf in the coming weeks.
- Jackson Koivun and Ryder Cowan tied as low amateurs at 5 over par, with Koivun preparing to turn professional and both expressing confidence and satisfaction with their performances.
- Seventeen-year-old Miles Russell, the youngest player in the field, made the cut and described the experience as special, highlighting the significance of having his father caddie for him on Father’s Day.
- Keith Mitchell overcame a rough start to finish tied for fourth at even par, securing his spot in the 2027 U.S. Open, while Englishman Tyrrell Hatton tied for seventh and earned qualification for next year’s tournament.
