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McIlroy Ties 32nd at U.S. Open, Skips Travelers Championship

6/22/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Rory McIlroy (Northern Ireland) tied for 32nd at the 2026 U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills with a 286, six over par.
He shot 73 in both the third round on June 20, 2026 and the final round, making nine bogeys in the latter.
McIlroy will skip the Travelers Championship, prepare for the July Open Championship, and said the course won the battle over him.

History

Historical Context

Shinnecock Hills, a historic links course that has hosted six U.S. Opens (1896-2018) and will hold its seventh in 2036, saw Hale Irwin claim his third title in 1995 at age 45 with a 282 total, one stroke ahead of Colin Montgomerie. The same demanding layout forced Rory McIlroy to finish 286 (+6) in the 2026 Open, prompting his decision to skip subsequent events.

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Story summary

Rory McIlroy (Northern Ireland) tied for 32nd at the 2026 U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills with a 286, six over par.
He shot 73 in both the third round on June 20, 2026 and the final round, making nine bogeys in the latter.
McIlroy will skip the Travelers Championship, prepare for the July Open Championship, and said the course won the battle over him.

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