Rory McIlroy started off hot in the first round of the U.S. Open on Thursday, but a brutal finish to his round leaves him well off the lead after 18 holes.

OAKMONT, Pa. -- Two-time major champion Xander Schauffele had some words of advice for J.J. Spaun, who grabbed the early clubhouse lead with a 4-under 66 in the opening round of the 125th U.S. Open at Oakmont Country Club.

Rory McIlroy's New Personal Record at US Open Is Turning Heads originally appeared on Athlon Sports. It has been quite a stretch for Rory McIlroy in recent weeks, mostly filled with lows for the PGA Tour star ahead of the U.S. Open. If McIlroy's start at Oakmont is any indication, things could be turning around for the golfer.

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Oakmont is relentless,” said the man who sets up the course for the toughest test in golf. “It’s a grind. That’s the US Open.”

RORY McIlroy travelled to Oakmont Country Club last Monday to get a first look at the U.S. Open venue. And the he famed but notoriously hard golf course in Pennsylvania has already lived up to its

Rory McIlroy's driver is of paramount importance to his game, so Rex & Lav agree he's in massive trouble at Oakmont for the U.S. Open if he can't recover from a "complete disaster off the tee" in the RBC Canadian Open.

Rory McIlroy’s recent struggles off the tee have stirred a growing concern as the 2025 U.S. Open at Oakmont looms.