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.

The Northern Irishman, who started his bid for a first major since 2014 with six straight pars from the 10th tee, had put himself into contention on the opening day and was two-under par with five holes left to play.

Having been among the early starters, McIlroy featured towards the top of a leaderboard that also contained defending champion Jon Rahm and two-time major winner Collin Morikawa, with the trio of big names making positive starts.

But McIlroy’s bid faltered when he found the fringe of a bunker on the par-four fifth hole, leaving him a tricky shot hacking out of the thick rough with the ball well above his feet - and forced to stand in the bunker for good measure.

Facing a tough ask, McIlroy’s shot flew into another bunker just yards in front of him, resulting in a furious reaction as he lashed out at the sand not once but twice in frustration (watch video below).

McIlroy lashes out at bunker!