It might stand as the best putting round in a major of his entire career. It certainly put the exclamation point on 18 holes that offered the full Rory McIlroy experience, with even a couple of proper temper tantrums thrown in for good measure.
'They're helpful at times in reminding yourself what it all means,' he said. 'It's been eight years since I've had my hands on a major and I want to win one again.' That much is now obvious. We might never have seen more intent from him than this, as he got the 122nd US Open off to an electrifying start with a highly eventful first round 67.
It left the Northern Irishman tied for the early lead with little-known Englishman Callum Tarren and Swede David Lingmerth. Defending champion Jon Rahm birdied the 18th for a useful one under 69, the same mark as his playing partner, Open Champion Collin Morikawa.
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