US Open Golf, Day 1: Rory McIlroy Matches Early Pace Set By Patrick Cantlay

Rory McIlroy held his nerve on the final hole to finish a bogey-free five-under 65, giving him a share of the lead with Patrick Cantlay on the opening day of the US Open golf tournament

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Updated on: 14 June 2024 5:56 am

Rory McIlroy.

Patrick Cantlay set the early pace on day one of the US Open at Pinehurst, with Rory McIlroy later matching his score to share the lead. (More Sports News)

McIlroy, part of the headline group with world number one, Scottie Scheffler and Xander Schauffele, had the chance to equal the lead on the 17th but missed his birdie shot by inches.

However, he held his nerve on the final hole to finish a bogey-free five-under 65, giving him a share of the lead with Cantlay.

A tough round for Scheffler saw him card a one-over 71, while Schauffele missed his birdie putt on the final hole to finish on level par.

BIRDIE ON THE LAST! @McIlroyRory is tied for the U.S. Open lead. pic.twitter.com/RsTaX4ddVn
— U.S. Open (@usopengolf) June 13, 2024

Five-time major winner Brooks Koepka briefly led after 10 holes, but a sloppy finish saw him finish on level par, with Collin Morikawa matching his score shortly after.

Meanwhile, Tiger Woods made a promising start with a birdie on the 10th, his first hole of the round, but he struggled as he went on, finishing with a four-over 74.

Bryson DeChambeau was among the later starters in North Carolina.