Northern Irishman finishes with a round of 73 for an overall six-over 286

Rory McIlroy was happy to see the US Golf Association slow the greens in Thursday's first round of the US Open with brutal winds testing top golfers at Shinnecock.

Scottie Scheffler, the world number one and a US Open win away from completing career Grand Slam, struggled with some facets of his game

McIlroy is in position to win the U.S. Open after the first round, despite some menacing wind.

McIlroy was able to ‘minimise mistakes’ in round one at Shinnecock Hills as a one-under round of 69 put him near the top of the leaderboard

McIlroy slipped seven off the pace after being in contention at the turn.

Three bogeys in a row and a double bogey on the back nine doomed Rory McIlroy's hopes of pushing the leaders Friday at the US Open, but he fancies his chances just the same.

The Northern Irishman recovered from an early bogey by picking up three shots in a row.

SOUTHAMPTON, New York (AP) -- When Rory McIlroy knocked in a 66-footer during a run of three straight birdies Saturday, he looked set for a big move at the US O

The US Open winner will soon be crowned after days of stellar golf at Shinnecock Hills

Northern Irishman finishes with a round of 73 for an overall six-over 286

Rory McIlroy came to Shinnecock ready to battle the brutal winds and fast greens for a US Open title and departed Sunday a clearly beaten golfer.