US Open golf 2022: 'I am in a good headspace' - Rory McIlroy makes impressive start to take share of clubhouse lead

Rory McIlroy had a stunning day with the putter to secure a share of the clubhouse lead in the first round of the US Open. The Irishman’s putting has been much improved this season, and he was impressive with the short stick in winning the Canadian Open last week. Ad/> His hot streak on the greens continued in the opening round at the Country Club in Brookline, as he knocked in a string of impressive putts.

U.S. OpenRahm happy with finish after 'a lot of bad iron shots' and stolen ball at US Open2 HOURS AGO Asked how he felt about his game on the back of victory last week, McIlroy said: “Comfort, knowing that my game is in good shape. “Knowing that under pressure, maybe not the toughest conditions last Sunday, that coming down the stretch I was able to answer.

“Playing 72 holes at the US Open is like being under pressure the whole time, even though the tournament does not really start until the weekend. /> “Just comfort with my game and mentally I am in a good spot. I showed that out there with some of the par saves and to keep things going.” Speaking to NBC, McIlroy added: ”Overall it was a good day.

I hit the ball pretty well and it’s a good start to the tournament. “I am playing good golf, I am in a good headspace mentally. «The US Open is about staying patient and not letting the course and conditions get the better of you.” McIlroy began his round on the 10th, and his putter was in good shape throughout.

He made an excellent par save on the 15th, his sixth, and followed up one hole later with his first birdie of the round. Once again it was an impressive stroke with the putter — which has been much improved this year — as it turned at the right time and dropped in the side door. A second birdie followed on 18th, to