Yahoo Sports reports: Rory McIlroy’s first eagle at a US Open in nine years left him one off the lead held by American Sam Stevens at Shinnecock Hills. A 396-yard drive and a pitching wedge to 11 feet demolished the 597-yard fifth hole, playing downwind, and made him the first player to get to three under in testing conditions on a fog-delayed first day.
sports | sports | Yahoo Sports | June 18, 2026 8:26 PM
Rory McIlroy makes solid US Open start to sit one off Stevens' lead
Rory McIlroy’s first eagle at a US Open in nine years left him one off the lead held by American Sam Stevens at Shinnecock Hills. A 396-yard drive and a pitching wedge to 11 feet demolished the 597-yard fifth hole, playing downwind, and made him the first player to get to three under in testing conditions on a fog-delayed first day.
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