About two months ago, Rory led the Masters at twelve-under par heading to the final day. He ended up shooting a 8-over 80 the final day and lost any chance of winning his first Major Championship. Charl Schwartzel ended up shooting a 6-under 66 for his first career PGA Tour victory and Major. After McIlroy set numerous U.S. Open records and had a eight stroke lead heading into today's final round, many questioned he had the ability to finish the tournament. The result would be different this time. He continued to dominate the field, with four birdies, two bogeys, and twelve pars on the way to a 2-under 69. With his 8-under for the tournament, Jason Day has finished as the runner-up in the last two Major Championships. Schwartzel and Kevin Chappel were the low men today with their 5-under 66. Y.E. Yang, who was in second going into the final day, tied for third with Robert Garrigus and Lee Westwood at 6-under.
The many records McIlroy broke this weekend included the fastest to double-digits under par (26 holes), lowest first 36 hole score (131), most strokes under par for 36 holes (11-under), tied the largest 36-hole lead (6 strokes), lowest first 54 holes (199), most strokes under par for 54 holes (14-under), lowest 72-hole total (268), most strokes under par for 72 holes (16-under), and best score at any point in a U.S. Open (17-under in 4th round today). McIlroy will be a joy to watch as his game evolves and could be the next great player. Time will only determine that.
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