Rory McIlroy happy with opening round at US Open despite flashes of frustration
Rory McIlroy made no apologies for showing flashes of frustration even as he made an excellent start to his bid for a fifth major title in the 122nd US Open.
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Defending champion Rahm relishes 'great start' | Morikawa: I got a bit greedy
US Open defending champion Jon Rahm said he was very happy with his opening-round 69 at The Country Club in Brookline, with a birdie finish placing him two shots off the lead at one under par.
US Open golf 2022: Jon Rahm happy with position after 'a lot of bad iron shots' and stolen ball at Brookline
Defending champion Jon Rahm was delighted to finish under par after playing a lot of bad iron shots” during the first round of the US Open. Rahm got to two-under par at one stage, but required a long birdie putt on 18 to finish in red numbers after the opening round at the Country Club in Brookline. Ad/> It was Rahm’s first competitive round in over a month — with his most recent appearance being the Memorial Tournament at the start of May.
Rory McIlroy makes promising US Open start despite frustrating moments
Rory McIlroy struggled to keep his emotions in check despite making an excellent start to his bid for a fifth major title in the 122nd US Open.
Hand trap - Kids run off with Jon Rahm's golf ball on 18th hole at U.S. Open
BROOKLINE, Mass. — The Country Club's thick rough might make it easier for the world's best players to lose a golf ball in the 122nd U.S. Open this week.
Rahm makes closing birdie after ball stolen at US Open
BROOKLINE, Mass. : Jon Rahm had a solid start to his U.S. Open title defence on Thursday but it was not without drama as he needed two balls to finish his closing hole when two kids felt his initial one would make for a nice souvenir.
US Open golf LIVE 1st round scores and updates: Rory McIlroy sets pace before Justin Thomas and Phil Mickelson begin bid
18:15 – US Open leaderboard 1 Rory McIlroy -3 18 2 David Lingmerth -3 18 2 Callum Tarren -3 18 4 Matthew NeSmith -2 18 4 Hayden Buckley -2 18 4 Brian Harman -2 17 4 Joel Dahmen -2 15 8 Adam Scott -1 18 8 Patrick Rodgers -1 18 8 Max Homa -1 18 8 Jon Rahm -1 18 8 Collin Morikawa -1 18 8 James Piot -1 18 8 Will Zalatoris -1 17 8 Aaron Wise -1 16 8 Beau Hossler -1 15 8 Matthys Daffue -1 1 Ad/> 18:08 – McIlroy drops one at the 9th hole U.S. Open'We don't see that very often' — McIIroy twice smashes club into sand after mistakeAN HOUR AGO No rescue job this time. Sensible flop shot out of thick rough, but no par-saving putt from 18 foot or so.
Watch: Rory McIlroy has furious mid-round tantrum after shot finds bunker
Rory McIlroy lost his temper during the opening round of the US Open after a mistake on his 14th hole threatened to derail a strong start.