McIlroy’s New York Struggles

Rory McIlroy’s U.S. Open run hit a rocky note as a spectator heckled him with “Get in the bunker!” during his final round at Shinnecock Hills — a moment that drew laughs but left him tied for 32nd. It’s not the first time New York crowds have tested his nerves; last year’s Ryder Cup saw him and his wife Erica targeted, even with a drink thrown at her. Despite loving the region’s golf, McIlroy admits the Ryder Cup’s “us versus them” vibe adds extra pressure. He’s not new to fan confrontations — at the PGA Championship, he told a heckler to “Shut the f up” and pointed them out to security. After this U.S. Open, McIlroy blamed his own back-nine collapse on the unforgiving course, leaving him disappointed and down as he headed into Sunday. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/20bb362ff71a0000