McIlroy opted to take a penalty stroke and a drop, leading to a bogey and capping off a 2-over 37 on the front nine. And of course, the USGA took the opportunity to educate you at home about what to do if you find yourself in the same position as the 2025 Masters champion.

Rory McIlroy admits he would have been happy to miss the cut after suffering more Oakmont punishment at the US Open.The Northern Irishman scrambled two birdies in the final four holes during Friday’s second round to book his weekend stay but revealed he would have not have minded going home.

OAKMONT, Pa. — It seems like a lifetime ago that Rory McIlroy knelt on all fours at the 18th green at Augusta National sobbing uncontrollably after reaching his ultimate goal of winning the Masters and completing the career Grand Slam.

Five-time major winner Rory McIlroy had a disappointing first round at the US Open and got off to an even worse start in the second.

Going into the 2025 U.S. Open at Oakmont Country Club, Masters Champion Rory McIlroy was considered among the favorites to win his second major championship of the year. After watching him play his first and second rounds,

Rory McIlroy admits he would have been happy to miss the cut after suffering more Oakmont punishment at the US Open.