Rory McIlroy's crediting his mental resilience for a bogey free five-under-par 65 opening round at the US Open golf major in North Carolina
Rory McIlroy's crediting his mental resilience for a bogey free five-under-par 65 opening round at the US Open golf major in North Carolina
14 June 2024
The 2011 champion has a share of the one-shot lead, alongside American Patrick Cantlay.
McIlroy says he had to persevere after a run of pars on the back nine.
World number one Scottie Scheffler - playing alongside McIlroy - carded a one over par 71 to be in a tied for 35th.
Ryan Fox is a further two shots back on three over.
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