Golf

Rory McIlroy grinds on US Open day where par saves proved as important as any birdie

Of the examination presented by Pinehurst, McIlroy observed: ‘It just requires more thought’

Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland plays a shot on the 18th hole. Photograph: Gregory Shamus/Getty
Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland plays a shot on the 18th hole. Photograph: Gregory Shamus/Getty
Philip Reid at Pinehurst No 2
Fri Jun 14 2024 - 20:55 • 4 MIN READ

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Philip Reid

Philip Reid

Philip Reid is Golf Correspondent of The Irish Times