Rory McIlroy slips down US Open leaderboard after struggling on back nine (opens original article in a new tab)

Rory McIlroy fell behind US Open leader Wyndham Clark after a difficult back nine, including missed putts and bogeys due to challenging conditions.

• Rory McIlroy struggled on the back nine at the US Open, falling behind leader Wyndham Clark.
• McIlroy missed key putts and had difficulty with distance control in strong winds, leading to bogeys and a double bogey.
• Despite the struggles, McIlroy remained in joint 11th place, seven shots behind Clark.