Rory McIlroy produced the fast start he had craved as he set about trying to create history in the US Open at Pebble Beach. Fellow Northern Irishman Graeme McDowell, who won the 2010 US Open at Pebble Beach, was a shot further back following a flawless 69 which was matched by 2014 champion Martin Kaymer and Spain’s Jon Rahm. 68, 3 under for the day ✍️@McIlroyRory makes a solid start at the #USOpen. No player has ever won on the PGA Tour the week before winning the #USOpen. “It’s important for everybody (to make a fast start) but especially trying to get my way back to winning these big events it is important.

Source: Irish Examiner June 13, 2019 20:26 UTC