Rory 7 back, says anything possible at Shinnecock (opens original article in a new tab)

Rory McIlroy is seven strokes behind Wyndham Clark after 36 holes of the U.S. Open, but believes the unpredictable Shinnecock Hills course still gives him a chance to win. McIlroy struggled with three straight bogeys due to poor shot selection and wind conditions, but made consecutive birdies later in the round. He acknowledges he needs to play more conservatively to close the gap.

• Rory McIlroy is seven strokes behind leader Wyndham Clark after 36 holes of the U.S. Open
• McIlroy struggled with three straight bogeys on holes 10-12 due to poor shot selection and wind conditions
• McIlroy believes he still has a chance to win at Shinnecock Hills due to the course's unpredictable nature
• McIlroy acknowledges he needs to play more conservatively and avoid aggressive shots to close the gap
• McIlroy made consecutive birdies on holes 13-14 but suffered a double-bogey on hole 15