McIlroy starts strongly as Shinnecock bares its teeth
Summary
Rory McIlroy started well in the US Open golf tournament at Shinnecock Hills, finishing the first day with a score of one under par despite strong winds and tough course conditions. Only a few players managed to score under par on the opening day due to challenging weather and the course’s difficulty.Key Facts
- The US Open started two hours late because of fog.
- Shinnecock Hills is known as a very difficult golf course.
- Only six players in the early group scored under par on the first day.
- Rory McIlroy scored 69, one under par, and was one stroke behind leader Sam Stevens.
- Winds gusted over 30 mph, making play harder.
- The USGA is watering the greens during the first two rounds to keep them healthy.
- Only 9% of rounds played in past US Opens at Shinnecock have been under par.
- World number one Scottie Scheffler struggled to score well in difficult conditions.
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