Rory McIlroy falls out of US Open contention after back nine implosion
Rory McIlroy has dropped out of contention at the US Open following a significant performance decline on the back nine at Shinnecock Hills.
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The brief
Rory McIlroy experienced an implosion during the back nine of his round at the US Open. This decline occurred despite a strong start to the tournament and recent focus on his performance evolution at the course.
Coverage from the New York Post identifies the late-round performance as the primary reason for his exit from contention. Sky Sports, the PGA Tour, and ESPN report on the ongoing tournament dynamics, noting that Scottie Scheffler remains in the hunt for a Grand Slam title.
Future reports will track the continued performance of remaining competitors at Shinnecock Hills. Coverage does not yet specify the exact final standing of other players currently in the field.
Synthesized by PULSE from the headlines below under a strict no-invention contract. ✓ fact-checked: all claims supported by sources Updated 147d ago.
Quick answers
What caused Rory McIlroy to fall out of contention?
Coverage attributes his exit to a back nine implosion during the US Open.
Who is still competing for the title?
Scottie Scheffler remains in the hunt for a Grand Slam, according to Sky Sports.
Where is the tournament being held?
The event is taking place at Shinnecock Hills.
Coverage (8)
- Rory McIlroy: Shinnecock Hills 'won battle over me' at US Open, admits world number two BBC · 147d ago
- Rory McIlroy’s 8-year U.S. Open plan is working perfectly GOLF.com · 147d ago
- U.S. Open 2026: Watch Rory McIlroy absolutely dagger a heckler at Shinnecock Golf Digest · 147d ago
- Rory McIlroy's U.S. Open takes painful turn after early charge at Shinnecock Hills Yahoo Sports · 147d ago
- US Open: Rory McIlroy makes strong start as Scottie Scheffler stays in Grand Slam hunt at windy Shinnecock Hills Sky Sports · 147d ago
- Rory McIlroy’s evolution on full display at Shinnecock Hills PGA Tour · 147d ago
- McIlroy 7 back at U.S. Open, says anything possible at Shinnecock ESPN · 147d ago
- Rory McIlroy falls out of US Open contention after back nine implosion New York Post · 147d ago
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