Bleacher Report · Sep 17, 2020
Rory McIlroy in Contention After Strong Opening Round at 2020 US Open
Rory McIlroy is right in the thick of things through one round of the 2020 U.S. Open at Winged Foot Golf Club.
McIlroy carded a three-under 67 on Thursday. By the time his round ended, he was in third place, two shots off leader Justin Thomas.
He started on the 10th tee and promptly got his tournament underway with a birdie.
McIlroy improved to two under on No. 13. He watched his tee shot on the par-three roll to within four feet of the cup.
U.S. Open (USGA) He stared it down and for good reason! @McIlroyRory with a lovely tee shot at 13. #USOpen https://t.co/RAt722JHcP
He concluded his front nine with a birdie on No. 18, sinking a 23-foot putt on his third shot.