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Rory McIlroy Facing Backlash for Behavior at U.S. Open

In the week before the U.S. Open, Rory McIlroy revealed he played Oakmont Country Club and shot an 81 - which would be 11-over in tournament conditions.

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Bryson DeChambeau misses U.S. Open cut; Rory McIlroy survives

OAKMONT, Pa. -- The two players who went head-to-head in the final round of the 2024 U.S. Open at Pinehurst No. 2 had starkly different finishes on Friday at Oakmont Country Club.

Angry Rory McIlroy narrowly survives cut at US Open

Meanwhile, Shane Lowry had a day to forget and Sam Burns seized a one-stroke lead

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Watch: Rory McIlroy loses cool at U.S. Open

Watch: Rory McIlroy loses his cool, launches club after miss at U.S. Open

Rory McIlroy let his emotions get the better of him at the U.S. Open on Friday.

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Golf News / HITC / June 13

Rory McIlroy frustrates fans at US Open as PGA Tour faces growing pressure for rule change

Rory McIlroy repeated at the US Open a controversial conduct criticised by fans and media. The 35-year-old posted a 41 over his closing nine holes, ultimately signing for a four-over 74 in Thursday’s opening round.

Golf News / Yardbarker / June 12

History not on the side of top golfers after Round 1 of U.S. Open

History not on the side of the world's top golfers after Round 1 of U.S. Open

The 2025 U.S. Open at Oakmont Country Club features a lot of lesser known names at the top of the leaderboard, headlined by J.J. Spaun at the top.

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Golf News / Athlon Sports / June 12

Rory McIlroy Faces Backlash After Controversial Decision Following Poor U.S. Open Start

Rory McIlroy was off to a hot start on Thursday morning in the opening round of the U.S. Open at Oakmont Country Club, going out in two-under par through

Golf News / ESPN / June 12

Bryson, Rory struggle in first round at Oakmont

Big names Rory McIlroy and Bryson DeChambeau saw what Oakmont can do to even the best golfers.

McIlroy unravels after strong start at US Open, Lowry struggles

Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry teed off together on the back nine at Oakmont.

Golf News / Athlon Sports / June 12

PGA Tour Golfer Makes History at US Open 2025

The U.S. Open teed off Thursday, and several players made strong early impressions. Rory McIlroy appears to have found his footing at this major after a rough patch in recent weeks.

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Golf News / Larry Brown Sports / June 12

Rory McIlroy bombs insane drive at U.S. Open

Rory McIlroy was forced to switch to a new driver ahead of the PGA Championship last month, and it appears the new equipment is working just fine for him.

Golf News / HITC / June 12

Rory McIlroy always surprised by one thing when he hits his fairway finder – and Tiger Woods approves

Rory McIlroy has been one of the very best drivers in the game throughout his career, with his golf swing one of the most impressive on any tour when he is in full flight.

Golf News / HITC / June 11

Bryson DeChambeau shares his view on driver testing after Rory McIlroy controversy at the PGA Championship

Driver testing by the USGA has become a talking point over the past few weeks, especially after the issue involving Rory McIlroy at last month’s PGA Championship.

Golf News / Athlon Sports / June 11

Rory McIlroy Makes Concerning Admission Before U.S. Open

The third major of the year is set to begin Thursday, as the U.S. Open heads to Oakmont Country Club in Pennsylvania—a course that many golfers, including world No.

Golf News / Field Level Media / June 10

Rory McIlroy working to regain form, motivation after savoring Masters triumph

Rory McIlroy is making no apologies for savoring the biggest accomplishment of his career, but insists Oakmont Country Club has his full attention this week.

Golf News / Golf on ClutchPoints / June 9

Rory McIlroy seeks rarified Ben Hogan air at US Open

It is U.S. Open week, and all eyes in the golf world turn to Oakmont Country Club. The 125th U.S. Open championship will surely satisfy golf fans, but players are far less likely to be thrilled.

Golf News / Men's Journal / June 8

Rory McIlroy Makes Concerning Admission Before U.S. Open

On Thursday, June 5, Rory McIlroy fired a 1-over, 71 in the first round of the RBC Canadian Open - his first tournament since the PGA Championship, where he finished 3-over and 15 shots back of Scottie Scheffler, who went on to win the tournament.

Golf News / Athlon Sports / June 6

Rory McIlroy Makes Strong Statement After PGA Tour Loss

With a $9.8 million purse and 500 FedExCup points on the line, the 2025 RBC Canadian Open is without question one of the biggest events in the PGA Tour.

Golf News / Field Level Media / June 6

Cameron Champ on top in Canada; Rory McIlroy finishes near last place

Cameron Champ is making the most of his opportunity north of the border. The three-time PGA Tour winner who's fallen to No. 420 in the world rankings shot a 4-under-par 66 on Friday to take the halfway lead at the RBC Canadian Open in Caledon, Ontario.

Golf News / Last Word On Sports / June 5