Rory McIlroy’s stay in the U.S. Open field nearly lasted just two days. But a birdie on the 18th hole salvaged his second round (2-over) to get him through two days at 6-under and in a tie for 45th at Oakmont Country Club, barely sneaking past the cutline nine years after he missed the cut the last time the major was held at the course.

A frustrated Rory McIlroy takes out his anger on his club on the 12th and 17th holes during the the second day of the US Open. McIlroy finished the day on +6 to make the cut for the next round.

Rory McIlory has his sights set on another Mount Everest, the 153rd British Open at Royal Portrush in his native Northern Ireland.

After finishing well back in the U.S. Open field, Rory McIlroy will soon turn his attention to trying to win the Open Championship at Portrush.

I feel like I’ve driven the ball well all week,” McIlroy said. “Really encouraged with the driver and how I drove it as well. It’s not necessarily the driver, it’s mo