Rory McIlroy Rises in PGA Tour History With Opening Round at US Open
Summary
Rory McIlroy started the 2026 U.S. Open golf tournament with a score of 1-under 69 at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club. This was his 23rd time finishing a U.S. Open round in the 60s, tying him with Phil Mickelson for second place in this record.Key Facts
- Rory McIlroy scored 1-under 69 in the opening round of the 2026 U.S. Open.
- He has 23 U.S. Open rounds in the 60s, tied with Phil Mickelson for second all-time.
- Jack Nicklaus holds the record with 29 rounds in the 60s at the U.S. Open.
- Tiger Woods has 21 rounds in the 60s at the U.S. Open.
- McIlroy birdied two of his first three holes and made an eagle on the par-5 fifth hole.
- In 2018, McIlroy scored 10-over 80 in the first round at Shinnecock Hills and missed the cut.
- McIlroy is the reigning back-to-back Masters champion and is competing for his seventh major title.
- His second round will start at 1:47 p.m. ET with players Ludvig Aberg and Tommy Fleetwood.
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