McIlroy had spoken on Tuesday about the need for a good opening round as he looks to claim a first major title since the 2014 US PGA Championship. “I think at a US Open if you can get off to a good start, you’re not chasing as much. “There was a couple other chances I let slip by so there was chances there to maybe sneak another two or three out of the round,” McIlroy added. “I’ve just played really, really solidly. The few greens I missed, I hit great bunker shots to give myself good par chances.

Source: Irish Independent September 17, 2020 18:32 UTC