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Rory McIlroy's Rough Weekend Keeps Him From Contending at the US Open

McIlroy shot a 73 and finished six over par, leaving him 10 strokes behind Wyndham Clark after costly bogeys and a bunker miscue.

  • Rory McIlroy finished the 126th Open at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club tied for 32nd place with a six-over 286 total. The six-time major winner from Northern Ireland struggled during the final round, unable to challenge for the lead.
  • McIlroy's momentum stalled after a difficult weekend at Shinnecock, where he recorded five bogeys on the back nine and four more on the front nine. He admitted, "The wheels came off" during his round.
  • Amateur Jackson Koivun shot a 2-under 68 to become the first amateur to break 70 in a final round at Shinnecock. Meanwhile, Kim shot 70 to secure third place, matching Korean history.
  • Frustrations boiled over as McIlroy let out an F-bomb during the final round. The 37-year-old will skip the PGA Tour's Travelers Championship in Connecticut to prepare for his next major.
  • McIlroy will travel to Europe to prepare for next month's Open Championship at Royal Birkdale. He remains focused on adding to his major tally after failing to contend at Shinnecock.
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Rory McIlroy's rough weekend keeps him from contending at the US Open

Six-time major winner Rory McIlroy endured a rough weekend that kept him from creeping into contention at the U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills.

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