Shinnecock Hills 'won the battle over me' - McIlroy (opens original article in a new tab)

Rory McIlroy finished six over par at the US Open, attributing his performance to the challenging Shinnecock Hills course, and will now focus on upcoming links golf events.

• Rory McIlroy said Shinnecock Hills 'won the battle over me' after finishing six over par at the US Open
• McIlroy's final round was 73 with three birdies and four bogeys
• McIlroy felt his poor Saturday performance left him with too much to do in the final round
• McIlroy will now focus on the Scottish Open and The Open at Royal Birkdale in July