Rory McIlroy shows frustration after stroke of bad luck at US Open
Rory McIlroy reacted furiously to a stroke of bad luck in the first round of the 122nd US Open, despite getting off to a good start at Brookline.
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McIlroy finishes first round tied for US Open lead
Rory McIlroy holds a share of the lead with most of the morning rounds complete after firing a 3-under 67 in the first round of the U.S. Open from The Country Club in Brookline, Mass.
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.
Joe Bryce bags 12 birdies to land career-best Tartan Pro Tour win at Pollok
Joe Bryce, yet another player to roll off Bathgate’s conveyor belt of golfing talent, landed the biggest win of his career after carding an incredible 12 birdies in the final round of the Tartan Pro Tour’s Pollok Open.
'I have no plans to play the LIV series' - Viktor Hovland plays down rumours of switch from PGA Tour
Viktor Hovland has denied rumours suggesting he was set to join the LIV Golf Series. The Saudi-backed LIV Golf seems intent on disrupting the game, and has thrown huge amounts of money at players in a bid to entice them to sign up. Ad/> Phil Mickelson and Dustin Johnson were the big names to play in the first event last week, and they are set to be joined by Bryson DeChambeau and Patrick Reed at the second tournament in Portland at the end of the month.
US Open golf LIVE 1st round scores and updates: Rory McIlroy, Jon Rahm and Collin Morikawa begin title bid at Brookline
15:56 – McIlroy lips out for share of lead 13 footer from Rory on the par-4 3rd, but just lips out at pace. Had the right line, but too much juice. He remains one off the pace at the top of leaderboard.
What's on the box: All this weekend's televised sporting action
There's a wealth of sport taking place this weekend, both at home and further afield.