Masters champion hopes recent driver issues will not be exacerbated by the brutal conditions of host venue for US Open

Rory McIlroy says his recent loss of form has helped him realise he needs to "get my stuff together" after struggling for motivation following his career-defining Masters win.

The world No 2 Rory McIlroy admitted he had struggled with motivation since his Masters victory, while Bryson DeChambeau said he wants renegotiate his LIV deal next year

Masters champion hopes recent driver issues will not be exacerbated by the brutal conditions of host venue for US Open

Here we go, Rory McIlroy’s first birdie of his US Open campaign. He lands this one from 27 feet at the second to move one-under.

Scottie Scheffler is shortest-priced favourite since Tiger Woods in 2009 as Rory McIlroy and Bryson DeChambeau tee off early at the brutal Oakmont Country Club

Rory McIlroy is among many to find Oakmont Country Club a bruising challenge as JJ Spaun sets the early pace on day one at the US Open.