Rory McIlroy is among the big names with work to do at Oakmont after a bruising opening round at the US Open.The Northern Irishman made a confident start to his bid for a sixth major but came home in 41 to card a opening round of 74 and sit eight shots off the lead set by JJ Spaun at four-under par.

Starting his day on the 10th hole at Oakmont Country Club, McIlroy shot 33-41 for a 4-over 74. His inward half includ

U.S. Open is officially underway with four rounds of pristine, difficult golf rolling one of the United States' most notable courses. A massive field featuring 156 golfers kicked off the tournament Thursday all hoping to complete 72 holes at Oakmont Country Club,

You climb Everest, you don’t exactly turn around and go back again,” said Rory McIlroy ahead of the 2025 U.S. Open.

Wonder is exactly what his first official drive at Oakmont produced. Beginning on the back nine in Round 1, McIlroy used driver for the first time at the par-5 12th. His tee shot — with a perfect kick and runout — traveled 392 yards, his longest measured drive of the season.

Familiar names like Bryson DeChambeau, Jon Rahm, Brooks Koepka and Dustin Johnson have all won the U.S. Open in the past decade. However, the last 10 years have also brought surprise champions like Matthew Fitzpatrick,

Rory McIlroy disclosed what he shot during a practice round at Oakmont ahead of the U.S. Open, and its 'Toughest Test in Golf' title seems to hold.

J.J. Spaun carded a four-under opening round to lead the US Open at Oakmont, and the 34-year-old believes his recent play-off loss to Rory McIlroy has helped him in the long run