Golf

US Open: Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry left battered and bruised from Oakmont slog

Irish duo both come home in more than 40 shots on their closing nine as holed eagle shot cannot raise Lowry’s spirit

Shane Lowry of Ireland looks on from the 11th green during the first round of the US Open. Photograph: Andy Lyons/Getty
Shane Lowry of Ireland looks on from the 11th green during the first round of the US Open. Photograph: Andy Lyons/Getty
Philip Reid at Oakmont
Thu Jun 12 2025 - 19:51

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Philip Reid

Philip Reid

Philip Reid is Golf Correspondent of The Irish Times