'Shinnecock won the battle!' - how 'wheels came off' for McIlroy at US Open

Rory McIlroy carded back-to-back 73s to finish on six over. slip out of contention at Shinnecock Hills; McIlroy was chasing his second US Open victory and second major win of the season; Masters champion now looks ahead to The Open at Royal Birkdale,live on Sky Sports

Sunday 21 June 2026 22:54, UK

**Author: Senior Sports Journalist**