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Rory McIlroy falls out of US Open contention after back nine implosion

World number two Rory McIlroy fell out of contention after a struggle on the back nine Saturday. He carded back-to-back 73s to finish six over. McIlroy stated that the wheels came off and that Shinnecock Hills won the battle over him.

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McIlroy's challenge stalled following a back nine implosion that ended his hopes for a second US Open title.

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  1. Rory McIlroy slips out of US Open contention at Shinnecock Hills

    World number two Rory McIlroy fell out of contention after a struggle on the back nine Saturday. He carded back-to-back 73s to finish six over. McIlroy stated that the wheels came off and that Shinnecock Hills won the battle over him.

    What's confirmed:

    • Rory McIlroy finished the tournament six over after recording consecutive 73s.
    • McIlroy recorded five bogeys on the back nine during his third round.
    • The world number two stated that the wheels came off and that Shinnecock Hills won the battle over him.
    • McIlroy was tied for third at one point on Saturday.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • Wyndham Clark leads by four shots over Matt Fitzpatrick, Xander Schauffele, and Sam Stevens.
    • McIlroy's 8-year US Open plan is working perfectly.
    confidence 95%