Rory McIlroy shot a 3-under 67 to finish the U.S. Open at 7 over. That's a performance he can build off as he works toward the year’s final major.

Will he talk today? Will he not? — was energy wasted Sunday. McIlroy didn’t boycott the press as he’d done after six of his last seven rounds at major championships, the most prominent battle in the surreal press-vs.

Rory McIlroy Makes Strong Career Statement After US Open originally appeared on Athlon Sports. It was a tough weekend for the world’s No. 2 golfer, Rory McIlroy. He was never really in contention at Oakmont, but he managed to finish strong on Sunday.

Rory McIlroy’s stay in the U.S. Open field nearly lasted just two days. But a birdie on the 18th hole salvaged his second round (2-over) to get him through two days at 6-under and in a tie for 45th at Oakmont Country Club, barely sneaking past the cutline nine years after he missed the cut the last time the major was held at the course.

McIlroy said Saturday his tournament has been “pretty average” — he said one positive is he’s driven the ball as well as he has in a while.

Rory McIlroy won The Masters and has been performing poorly in the majors since, especially at the US Open. He knows that has to change.

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.

Rory McIlroy was all smiles in a media interview at the US Open on Sunday after moaning about the media the night before.