'Anything under par is good!' - McIlroy upbeat despite expensive finish

Sam Stevens grabbed the morning clubhouse lead after opening-round 68. with Rory McIlroy one behind; Scottie Scheffler four strokes back as he chases career Grand Slam;watch the US Open throughout the week live on Sky Sports Golf

Friday 19 June 2026 01:21, UK

**Author: Senior Sports Journalist**

Source: https://www.skysports.com/golf/news/12176/13555389/us-open-rory-mcilroy-makes-strong-start-as-scottie-scheffler-stays-in-grand-slam-hunt-at-windy-shinnecock-hills

'Anything under par is good!' - McIlroy upbeat despite expensive finish

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