McIlroy Club Throw US Open 2025
- — Rory McIlroy's bid for a major championship at the US Open 2025 faced further setbacks friday, as visible frustration punctuated his second round.The Northern Irishman, a perennial...
- McIlroy's day began poorly, carding double bogeys on two of his opening three holes.
- McIlroy recovered to save par on that hole and managed two late birdies to salvage a 2-over-par 72.
Rory McIlroy‘s US Open 2025 performance hit a low point as frustration boiled over, culminating in a visible club throw on the fairway. This incident, captured during the second round, highlights his ongoing struggles against the challenging Oakmont course.McIlroy’s score is currently at 6-over par,placing him considerably down the leaderboard,while Sam Burns leads at 3-under. the five-time major champion’s frustration stemmed from errant shots and the difficult course conditions,underscoring the pressure of major championship golf. Other contenders include J.J. Spaun and Viktor Hovland who are also performing well. Stay updated on all the action, leaderboards, and reactions, from News Directory 3. Discover what’s next for mcilroy and the rest of the field as the US Open 2025 unfolds.
Rory McIlroy’s US Open Round Marred by Frustration
Oakmont, Pa. — Rory McIlroy’s bid for a major championship at the US Open 2025 faced further setbacks friday, as visible frustration punctuated his second round.The Northern Irishman, a perennial contender, battled both the challenging course conditions and his own game.
McIlroy’s day began poorly, carding double bogeys on two of his opening three holes. Despite a birdie on the ninth, he found himself 4-over par through 12. On the par-5, McIlroy unleashed a 332-yard drive, but his approach veered right into the rough. The five-time major champion’s immediate reaction was to hurl his club in disgust toward the fairway.
McIlroy recovered to save par on that hole and managed two late birdies to salvage a 2-over-par 72. He concluded the first 36 holes at 6-over.
US Open Leaderboard
Here’s a snapshot of the US Open 2025 leaderboard:
| Position | Player | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sam Burns | -3 |
| 2 | J.J. Spaun | -2 |
| 3 | Viktor Hovland | -1 |
| T4 | Adam Scott | E |
| T4 | Ben Griffin | E |
| T4 | Thomas Detry | E |
| T7 | Victor Perez | +1 |
| T7 | Si Woo Kim | +1 |
| T7 | Thriston Lawrence | +1 |
| T10 | Russell Henley | +2 |
| T10 | Brooks Koepka | +2 |
| T10 | Sam Stevens | +2 |
| T44 | Rory McIlroy | +6 |
What’s next
McIlroy will need a strong showing over the weekend to climb back into contention at Oakmont. The US Open leaderboard remains tightly packed,promising an exciting finish.