Yahoo Sports reports: Rory McIlroy birdied two of his first three holes on Thursday to seize the early lead of the fog-hit US Open, while top-ranked Scottie Scheffler parred to began his bid for a career Grand Slam.World number two McIlroy sank a tap-in par putt at the 10th hole, made an 11-foot (3.3m) birdie putt at the par-three 11th, and added a 25-foot birdie putt at the 12th to seize the lead on two-under.
sports | sports | Yahoo Sports | June 18, 2026 2:57 PM
McIlroy grabs early lead at fog-hit US Open
Rory McIlroy birdied two of his first three holes on Thursday to seize the early lead of the fog-hit US Open, while top-ranked Scottie Scheffler parred to began his bid for a career Grand Slam.World number two McIlroy sank a tap-in par putt at the 10th hole, made an 11-foot (3.3m) birdie putt at the par-three 11th, and added a 25-foot birdie putt at the 12th to seize the lead on two-under.
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