Rory McIlroy Admits He Didn't Care About Making Cut at U.S. Open originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Going into the 2025 U.S. Open at Oakmont Country Club, Masters Champion Rory McIlroy was considered among the favorites to win his second major championship of the year.

McIlroy smashed a tee marker on Oakmont's 17th hole on Friday evening, then birdied his last hole to make the U.S. Open cut with a shot to spare.

Rory McIlroy lashed out at the toughest golf course in the country Friday as Oakmont Country Club continued to bare its teeth at the 156 men competing in the 2025 U.S. Open. Though McIlroy was hardly the only golfer to be frustrated by the difficulties he faced in Western Pennsylvania,

Sam Burns went out early from the 10th tee and covered the punishing Oakmont layout with the low round of the week.

Sam Burns hits a sensational five-under 65 to lead the US Open as Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy make the cut.

Sam Burns, chasing his first major title, teed off with a one-stroke lead in Saturday's third round of the US Open, while second-ranked Rory McIlroy found more misery at rain-soaked