A poor second nine left Rory McIlroy with a 4-over 74 in the first round of the U.S. Open at Oakmont. He played his final six holes in 5 over. This U.S.

Rory McIlroy Faces Backlash After Controversial Decision Following Poor U.S. Open Start originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Rory McIlroy was off to a hot start on Thursday morning in the opening round of the U.S. Open at Oakmont Country Club, going out in two-under par through his opening nine holes.

After a sparkling opening nine holes, Rory McIlroy posted his first bogey of the U.S. Open and made a beeline across the concrete bridge that spans the Pennsylvania Turnpike. Not a soul was within 15 feet.