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McIlroy's U.S. Open Falters Despite Strong Start
22 Jun
Summary
- Rory McIlroy finished tied for 32nd after a difficult weekend.
- Tom Kim secured third place, matching a historic Korean U.S. Open finish.
- Amateur Jackson Koivun birdied his final hole for a notable finish.
Rory McIlroy, a six-time major winner, saw his U.S. Open challenge fade after a rough weekend. Despite a promising start, a score of 73 on both Saturday and Sunday left him at 6 over par, tied for 32nd place. McIlroy attributed the setback to his play on Saturday's back nine, stating, "The wheels came off."
He is now preparing for the British Open in July, planning to play links golf beforehand. The course at Shinnecock Hills, where the U.S. Open was held, offered conditions McIlroy found similar to a British Open championship.
In other U.S. Open news, Tom Kim finished in third place at 1 under par, matching the best U.S. Open performance by a South Korean player. This top-three finish automatically secured him spots in next year's U.S. Open and the Masters.
Amateur golfer Jackson Koivun concluded his amateur career with a memorable performance. He birdied his final hole to finish at 2-under par, becoming the first amateur to break 70 in the final round of a U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills. Koivun shared low amateur honors with Ryder Cowan.
