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.

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

The US Open was delayed by two hours due to fog on Thursday morning and Rory McIlroy appeared to be frustrated with the situation before he even teed off at Shinnecock Hills

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

Wyndham Clark leads by four shots from Matt Fitzpatrick, Xander Schauffele and Sam Stevens

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.

Rory McIlroy's US Open tilt is well underway from Shinnecock Hills but it has been confirmed that the Northern Irishman has pulled out of an event

Scottie Scheffler opened with two bogeys while Rory McIlroy saved a par from a greenside bunker to begin their third rounds on Saturday at the US Open.

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

Rory McIlroy let his frustrations boil over with a foul-mouthed outburst during his final round at the US Open

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.

After three holes of his final round, having botched yet another wedge, Rory McIlroy snapped. Or to put it in his words: 'Just go home Rory, f****** hell.'