Rory McIlroy Faces Backlash After Controversial Decision Following Poor U.S. Open Start originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Rory McIlroy was off to a hot start on Thursday morning in the opening round of the U.S. Open at Oakmont Country Club, going out in two-under par through his opening nine holes.

After a sparkling opening nine holes, Rory McIlroy posted his first bogey of the U.S. Open and made his way across the bridge that spans the Pennsylvania Turnpike. Not a soul was within 15 feet, 18-wheelers speeding below him while questions and concerns gathered overhead.