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"You Don't Know Sh*t": Rory McIlroy's Rival ... - EssentiallySports Add us on Google Share: Mar 21, 2025 | 10:45 AM EDT Add us on Google Share: Mar 21, 2025 | 10:45 AM EDT Watch What’s Trending Now! The stage was set for a dramatic showdown at TPC Sawgrass as JJ Spaun found himself in a nail-biting three-hole playoff against Rory McIlroy at The Players Championship. Both players had matched each other’s 72-hole total, but it was McIlroy who showed why he’s a four-time major winner when the pressure was on. Spaun, having put up a strong fight, had everything to gain, but the iconic 17th hole proved to be his undoing. McIlroy, fresh off a morning spent perfecting his 9-iron, executed a flawless shot right onto the green, while Spaun’s decision to club up and play it safe backfired, as his shot sailed over the green and into trouble. That misstep led to a triple bogey, and despite McIlroy’s own struggles with a three-putt, the Northern Irishman maintained a three-shot lead heading into the 18th. It was here, on the final hole, that McIlroy sealed the deal, claiming his second Players title and once again proving why he’s one of the best in the game. In the aftermath, Spaun ad…

Rory McIlroy fades at U.S. Open with five bogeys late after three-hole run ... 1 -20 1 2 -19 2 T3 -17 T3 T3 -17 T3 T3 -17 T3 T6 -16 T6 T6 -16 T6 8 -15 8 T9 -14 T9 T9 -14 T9 T9 -14 T9 T9 -14 T9 T9 -14 T9 T9 -14 T9 T9 -14 T9 2 Min Read Latest Rory McIlroy drains 42-foot birdie in Round 2 of U.S. Open A Change Text Size SOUTHAMPTON, N.Y. (AP) — WhenRory McIlroyknocked in a 66-footer during a run of three straight birdies Saturday, he looked set for a big move at the U.S. Open. The magic was quickly gone. And once his miserable back nine was over, McIlroy was, too. The Masters champion made five bogeys and shot 40 on the back, finishing with a 3-over 73 that severely damaged, if not entirely ended, his chances of winning. It was a stunning collapse after his birdies on Nos. 5-7 – the first time he made three in a row in a U.S. Open since the first round of his victory in 2011 – sparked him to a front-side 33 that had him in the top 10 at one point. McIlroy quickly left Shinnecock Hills after his round, making his way through a crowd of fans to his car. He felt he was still in the tournament even after making three straight bogeys …

Rory McIlroy fades at the US Open with 5 bogeys late after a three-hole ... By Canadian Press on June 20, 2026. SOUTHAMPTON, N.Y. (AP) — When Rory McIlroy knocked in a66-footerduring a run of three straight birdies Saturday, he looked set for a big move at theU.S. Open. The magic was quickly gone. And once his miserable back nine was over, McIlroy was, too. The Masters championmade five bogeys and shot 40 on the back, finishing with a 3-over 73 that severely damaged, if not entirely ended, his chances of winning. It was a stunning collapse after his birdies on Nos. 5-7 — the first time he made three in a row in a U.S. Open since the first round of his victory in 2011 — sparked him to a front-side 33 that had him in the top 10 at one point. McIlroy quickly left Shinnecock Hills after his round, declining interview requests and making his way through a crowd of fans to his car. He felt he was still in the tournament even after making three straight bogeys in his second round Friday, believing he could make a move if he avoided those kinds of errors. “Just try to limit the mistakes a little bit over the weekend, and feel like I’m playing well enough to pick off a few birdies h…

Rory McIlroy fades at the US Open with 5 bogeys late after a three-hole ... Rory McIlroy, of Northern Ireland, reacts after missing a putt on the 16th hole during the third round of the U.S. Open golf tournament at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club in Southampton, N.Y., Saturday, June 20, 2026.(AP Photo/David J. Phillip) Rory McIlroy, of Northern Ireland, reacts after missing a putt on the third hole during the third round of the U.S. Open golf tournament at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club in Southampton, N.Y., Saturday, June 20, 2026.(AP Photo/Seth Wenig) Rory McIlroy, of Northern Ireland, hits from the fairway on the 12th hole during the third round of the U.S. Open golf tournament at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club in Southampton, N.Y., Saturday, June 20, 2026.(AP Photo/Gerald Herbert) SOUTHAMPTON, N.Y. (AP) — When Rory McIlroy knocked in a66-footerduring a run of three straight birdies Saturday, he looked set for a big move at theU.S. Open. The magic was quickly gone. And once his miserable back nine was over, McIlroy was, too. The Masters championmade five bogeys and shot 40 on the back, finishing with a 3-over 73 that severely damaged, if not entirely ended, his chances of winning. It …

Rory McIlroy fades at U.S. Open with 5 bogeys after 3-hole run of birdies <p>SOUTHAMPTON, N.Y. &#8212; When Rory McIlroy knocked in a 66-footer during a run of three straight birdies Saturday, he looked set for a big move at the U.S. Open.</p>

Rory McIlroy fades at the US Open with 5 bogeys late after a three-hole ... Rory McIlroy, of Northern Ireland, reacts after missing a putt on the 16th hole during the third round of the U.S. Open golf tournament at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club in Southampton, N.Y., Saturday, June 20, 2026. David J. Phillip/AP Photo/David J. Phillip Rory McIlroy, of Northern Ireland, reacts after missing a putt on the third hole during the third round of the U.S. Open golf tournament at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club in Southampton, N.Y., Saturday, June 20, 2026. Seth Wenig/AP Photo/Seth Wenig Rory McIlroy, of Northern Ireland, hits from the fairway on the 12th hole during the third round of the U.S. Open golf tournament at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club in Southampton, N.Y., Saturday, June 20, 2026. Gerald Herbert/AP Photo/Gerald Herbert SOUTHAMPTON, N.Y. (AP) — When Rory McIlroy knocked in a 66-footer during a run of three straight birdies Saturday, he looked set for a big move at the U.S. Open. The magic was quickly gone. And once his miserable back nine was over, McIlroy was, too. The Masters champion made five bogeys and shot 40 on the back, finishing with a 3-over 73 that severely damaged, if not entir…

What Rory McIlroy said after U.S. Open round 2 - NBC Sports SOUTHAMPTON, New York — Rory McIlroy is seven shots behind after two rounds at the U.S. Open, but knows recent history proves he’s not out of contention. He noted that, the last time Shinnecock hosted in 2018, eventual champion Brooks Koepka was pretty far after 36 holes (five shots behind). “So, yeah, if there’s a course where you feel like you still have a chance if you’re seven back going into the weekend like I am, it’s definitely this one,” McIlroy said. On Friday, McIlroy was clean on the front nine with two birdies. Then he bogeyed Nos. 10, 11 and 12, birdied 13 (approach to 10 inches) and 14 (43-foot putt) and double-bogeyed 15. He’s tied for 11th at even par, seven shots behind leader Wyndham Clark but just three behind the top chasers. “The wind felt like it was laying down first the first few holes,” McIlroy said. “Then it certainly got back up again, sort of around when we made the turn. I thought we were going to get away with it and get some easier conditions, but the back nine was very, very tough. So I think anyone on this side will feel like they got the rough end of the draw, but still feel like I’m…