Rory McIlroy could leave Oakmont feeling like he accomplished something, even if it took the full four days for him to produce a truly impressive round.

Was Rory McIlroy's poor performance and emotional outburst at the U.S. Open a sign that he and his absent wife, Erica Stoll, haven't fully patched things up?

Five-time major winner Rory McIlroy had a disappointing first round at the US Open and got off to an even worse start in the second.

Two months ago, Rory McIlroy was on top of the golf world. He had just completed the grand slam, winning the Masters in a dramatic playoff over Justin Rose. McIlroy dropped to his knees after sinking the winning putt, letting the wave of emotion roll over him. After all, it was more than a decade in the making.

OAKMONT, Pa. — It seems like a lifetime ago that Rory McIlroy knelt on all fours at the 18th green at Augusta National sobbing uncontrollably after reaching his ultimate goal of winning the Masters and completing the career Grand Slam.

OAKMONT, Pa. – Rory McIlroy reiterated on Sunday after an encouraging closing 67 at Oakmont Country Club that his mental head space still isn’t quite right. But he knows just where that might finally change, and it isn’t likely to be at the upcoming Travelers Championship.

You climb Everest, you don’t exactly turn around and go back again,” said Rory McIlroy ahead of the 2025 U.S. Open.

Win or lose Rory McIlroy continues to be the biggest story in golf because despite super-human achievement, he is only human, writes Iain Carter.