Golf-McIlroy in the dark about late birdies at U.S. Open


  • Golf
  • Friday, 18 Jun 2021

Jun 17, 2021; San Diego, California, USA; Rory McIlroy plays a shot from a bunker on the 16th hole during the first round of the U.S. Open golf tournament at Torrey Pines Golf Course. Mandatory Credit: Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY Sports

SAN DIEGO, Calif. (Reuters) - Rory McIlroy might want to consider putting with his eyes closed after the way he finished the opening round at the U.S. Open on Thursday.

McIlroy banged in putts of 20 and seven feet respectively at the final two holes in near darkness at Torrey Pines to boost his chances of at least having a chance to end a seven-year major championship winning drought.

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