There were good omens aplenty for the Northern Irishman as he aims to take his first major title since 2014.
Rory McIlroy sank a birdie putt from just inside 20 feet at the 18th hole to complete a five-under-par 65 first round and match Patrick Cantlay for the lead at the US Open on Thursday.Cantlay, seeking his first major triumph, and McIlroy matched the low US Open rounds at Pinehurst, two 65s by Martin Kaymer on his way to victory in 2014.
Inspired by playing alongside top rivals, Rory McIlroy grabbed a share of the US Open lead Thursday, saying he has boosted his chances to end a 10-year major win drought.McIlroy was helped by playing in a feature group of the world's three top-ranked players with top-ranked Scottie Scheffler, who opened on 71, and second-ranked Xander Schauffele, who shot 70.