Watch Rory McIlroy miraculously catches club after it boomerangs back to him at US Open

World No 2 had a forgettable outing at Oakmont course

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Jai Rai, Assistant Editor
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Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland watches his shot on the 15th hole during the first round of the 125th US Open at Oakmont Country Club.
Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland watches his shot on the 15th hole during the first round of the 125th US Open at Oakmont Country Club.
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Dubai: Nothing went right for Rory McIlroy at the US Open. Coming on a high after having won the Masters and completing the career Grand SLam in April, Rory looked out of sorts at the US Open despite having finished with a three-under 67 on the final day.

But it was antics during the course that were discussed. On Saturday he destroyed a marker on the 17th tee box and was seen around tossing his clubs.

During the last day, after a terrible iron shot, McIlroy felt like flunging his club but he checked himself and just tossed it. But the club boomeranged back to him and he smartly catches it, much to the amusement of the two course stewards.

Skipping media interviews

Rory made headlines for skipping media interviews following his opening two rounds noting that he earned the right to choose when he wanted to speak to the media.

"It's more a frustration with you guys," he said. "I've been totally available for the last few years.

"(The driver) thing was a part of it. But at Augusta I skipped you guys on Thursday, so it's not out of the ordinary. I've done it before; I'm just doing it a little more often.

"I feel like I've earned the right to do whatever I want to do. "I'm not daring them (the PGA Tour) to do anything. I hope they don't change it because it's a nice luxury to have. "But I'm just pointing out the fact that we have the ability to do it," he added.

Jai Rai
Jai RaiAssistant Editor
Jai is a seasoned journalist with more than two decades of experience across India and the UAE, specialising in sports reporting. Throughout his distinguished career, he has had the privilege of covering some of the biggest names and events in sports, including cricket, tennis, Formula 1 and golf. A former first-division cricket league captain himself, he brings not only a deep understanding of the game but also a cricketer's discipline to his work. His unique blend of athletic insight and journalistic expertise gives him a wide-ranging perspective that enriches his storytelling, making his coverage both detailed and engaging. Driven by an unrelenting passion for sports, he continues to craft compelling narratives that resonate with readers. As the day winds down for most, he begins his work, ensuring that the most captivating stories make it to the print edition in time for readers to receive them bright and early the next morning.

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