Pinehurst, North Carolina – Rory McIlroy has been on a quest for the elusive fifth major victory since 2015, when he set his sights on the career Grand Slam and a triumph at Augusta. Despite coming close, a decade later, McIlroy is still chasing that milestone. At the U.S. Open, McIlroy and Patrick Cantlay took the lead after posting impressive scores of 5-under 65 in the first round.
However, the second round brought some challenges for McIlroy as he finished with a 2-over 72, staying within two shots of the lead despite a bogey on the final hole. While McIlroy struggled, Thomas Detry had a strong performance, matching Cantlay at 5-under with a solid putting display. Bryson DeChambeau remained in contention after an up-and-down start, finishing at 4-under for the week.
As the afternoon session unfolded, Ludvig Åberg and Matthieu Pavon emerged as contenders, with Åberg briefly taking the lead at 6-under on the front nine. The discussion also shifted to the cutline, with Scottie Scheffler facing the possibility of missing his first cut in 672 days, while Tiger Woods teetered on the edge.
Sepp Straka stole the spotlight with the first hole-in-one of the week at Pinehurst. With the competition heating up, fans can follow all the action with tee times, leaderboard updates, and information on how to watch the tournament. Stay tuned for more thrilling moments from the U.S. Open as the tournament progresses.