Rory McIlroy is leading the U.S. Open at Pinehurst No. 2 after an impressive series of birdies. He started the final round two shots back but quickly gained momentum with a birdie on the 9th hole, pulling within one shot of the lead. McIlroy then tied the lead at -6 and continued to dominate, securing a two-shot lead with four birdies in his last five holes. His performance has put him in a strong position to win his first major title since 2014. McIlroy is currently T1 at USOpenGolf.
Four birdies in his last five holes π¦ Rory McIlroy has a two-shot lead at the U.S. Open π (via @usopengolf) https://t.co/tQX8Y7eskx
Four birdies in his last five holes π¦ Rory McIlroy has a two-shot lead at the U.S. Open π (via @PGATOUR) https://t.co/B46DPhMMRW
RORY MCILROY NOW HAS A TWO SHOT LEAD π https://t.co/43SktTiNDR
Another birdie for @McIlroyRory βΌοΈ He leads by two @USOpenGolf. https://t.co/v7Mr5PPjk9
π¨β’οΈππ»ββοΈ RORY MCILORY 2 SHOT LEAD AT PINEHURST NO. 2 @TrackingRory 5 holes to playβ¦ https://t.co/iklwovWh0r
Three birdies in his last four holes π₯ @McIlroyRory is T1 @USOpenGolf! https://t.co/y3ruYajCTb
Another birdie for Rory McIlroy to TIE THE LEAD at -6! The #USOpen is heating up. πΏ πΊ NBC & @peacock https://t.co/N2rPzFEBKb
Two birdies in a row for a share of the lead! @McIlroyRory | @USOpenGolf https://t.co/rdeyJpbr7O
π¨β’οΈππ»ββοΈ RORY MCILORY HAS GONE THEMRO-NUCLR π₯π€― @TrackingRory RORY HAS TIED THE LEAD AT THE US OPEN https://t.co/tl48manClO
Heading to the final nine just one shot back π @McIlroyRory looks to earn his first major title since 2014 @USOpenGolf! https://t.co/Gp2B4aqd47
π¨β’οΈππ»ββοΈ RORY MCILROY BIRDIE @TrackingRory https://t.co/UPJgjB5rBa
π¨Rory McIlroy birdies 9 to pull within 1 shot of the lead @TrackingRory
Birdie start. Two back. Here comes @McIlroyRory. https://t.co/XtkMDpcn47
Eyes on the prize. @McIlroyRory starts Sunday's final round 3 shots back @USOpenGolf. https://t.co/tkLk4xRJLf
Eyes on the prize. @McIlroyRory starts the final round two shots back @USOpenGolf. https://t.co/03AkmuK0Yw
An afternoon spent with @TonyFinauGolf and @McIlroyRory π€ @USOpenGolf https://t.co/V7vIUtCTAG https://t.co/Yj0hfvYYQS
A dart by @McIlroyRory π― He's 1 back after tapping in for birdie @USOpenGolf. https://t.co/NVNEIQCle5
Weekend golf coming π for @McIlroyRory. https://t.co/KQzmNyGdcX
π¨πβ’οΈ #ARRIVAL β Rory McIlroy arrives on the grounds at Pinehurst as he chases major #5 @TrackingRory (πΈ: @GolfDigest) https://t.co/2cAw8byuaa
Unbelievable golf shot from @SRTheegala π₯ https://t.co/7PXkZ4x7Th https://t.co/yIu8ISK93f
Going right at it. @XSchauffele moves to 1-under @USOpenGolf. https://t.co/lT6z7FmtCA
Not your average par! @McIlroyRory chips in for a 3οΈβ£ on 17 after putting it off the green @USOpenGolf. https://t.co/ODG3aVCYZW
Clean card, clean finish. @McIlroyRoryβs birdie on the 18th gave him a share of the lead @USOpenGolf. https://t.co/AErIKuFUCd
Just threes and fours for @McIlroyRory ... Your co-leader after Round 1 @USOpenGolf. https://t.co/XFX41CkC5v
Put down a 3οΈβ£! @NickDunlap62 gets his third birdie in style @USOpenGolf. https://t.co/zEimgJIkvQ
π¨π𫨠Rory McIlroy is 1 shot back at Pinehurst. Will he finally get #5? @TrackingRory https://t.co/xhmBk6ZTEE
3 birdies on the day and T3 for @McIlroyRory π https://t.co/EfO8WGdzsS
Chip-in birdie to get to 2-under! @McIlroyRory is T4 @USOpenGolf π https://t.co/GRX8Z1efDR
π¨CHIP IN! Here comes Rory McIlory π₯ @TrackingRory https://t.co/unWuiVUuP8
Great shot, better reaction. @Collin_Morikawa loved this one @USOpenGolf. https://t.co/hZcyBBSp2L
A perfect read by @TonyFinauGolf! He's bogey-free thru nine and 2-under @USOpenGolf. https://t.co/hpB0ZFJyug