Rory McIlroy, of Northern Ireland, prepares to hit from the tall grass on the fourth hole during the first round of the U.S. Open golf tournament at Oakmont Country Club Thursday, June 12, 2025, in Oakmont, Pa. Credit: AP/Seth Wenig

Rory McIlroy opened the 125th U.S. Open at Oakmont with an up-and-down four-over 74. Afterward, he declined to talk about it.

Rory McIlroy started off hot in the first round of the U.S. Open on Thursday, but a brutal finish to his round leaves him well off the lead after 18 holes.

Rory McIlroy decided against speaking to reporters after a disappointing opening round at the U.S. Open as he carded a four-over par 74 at Oakmont Country Club

McIlroy wasn't sharp enough on Day 1 at Oakmont, writes . After an opening 74 where he did no interviews, perhaps the Masters champ is worn out

Rory McIlroy was off to a hot start on Thursday morning in the opening round of the U.S. Open at Oakmont Country Club, going out in two-under par through his opening nine holes. This was impressive to see,

Golf legend Paul McGinley has expressed serious concerns about Rory McIlroy's current state of mind and performance as the US Open begins at Oakmont Country Club this week. The former Ryder Cup captain described the Northern Irishman's recent behaviour as "not normal Rory",

Brooks Koepka, not Bryson or Jon Rahm, was the low LIV’er in Round 1 at Oakmont, while a trio of friends had a Thursday to forget.

Grand Slam winner Rory McIlroy has once again been ranked amongst golf's richest but misses out on top spot, lagging behind red-hot world number one, Scottie Scheffler and a LIV Golf counterpart. The Northern Irishman racked up $84 million in the past year,

Golf Channel anaylst Paul McGinley panned Rory McIlroy's "low energy" and lack of preparedness at Oakmont ahead of the 2025 U.S. Open.