Rory McIlroy, the reigning Masters champion, saw his prospects for victory at the US Open significantly deteriorate following a challenging final round at Shinnecock Hills. The Northern Irish golfer finished with a score of 3-over 73, a result that severely damaged, if not entirely ended, his chances of winning the prestigious tournament.
The collapse was particularly notable due to the contrast with his earlier performance. McIlroy opened the tournament with a solid 69, placing him in a perfect position early on. However, he struggled badly to figure out Shinnecock's second nine in the two rounds since that opening round. The mess Saturday started from a perfect position was exacerbated by a difficult back nine, where he shot a 40 and made five bogeys late in the round.
Despite a brief resurgence earlier in the day, which included a three-hole run of birdies, McIlroy could not maintain his momentum. The five bogeys on the back nine erased any gains made during that birdie streak, leading to a frustrating conclusion to his day at the links.
Following his round, McIlroy quickly left Shinnecock Hills. He declined interview requests, opting instead to make his way through a crowd of fans to his car. This swift exit underscored the disappointment of a performance that failed to match the potential shown in the tournament's opening stages. His struggle with the second nine has now cast serious doubt on his ability to contend for the title at this year's US Open.
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