
Rory on U.S. letdown: ‘Great day until it wasn’t’
Rory McIlroy’s U.S. Open title hopes were dashed during a disappointing final round, leaving the Northern Irishman to reflect on a “great day until it wasn’t.”
McIlroy, who entered the day with a four-shot lead, struggled with his putting on a challenging Winged Foot course, carding a 75 to finish in a tie for fifth place.
“I felt like I had a great day until it wasn’t,” McIlroy said. “The wind started to blow a little bit more, the greens got a little bit firmer, and I just didn’t make any putts.
“It’s tough to win major championships, and today was just not my day.”