Kieran Shannon: Delivering his greatest victory after his most excruciating loss would be pure Rory McIlroy

It’s a long time since a sports event or an athlete has made us feel like Rory McIlroy did on Sunday night.

CHOKE: Rory McIlroy reacts after missing a putt on the 18th hole during the final round of the US Open at Pinehurst. Picture: AP Photo/Matt York

So, tell us, what did you do when he missed?

Not Bryson, assuming you haven’t forgotten that he too fluffed a straightforward putt down the stretch; after his mishap on the 15th green, you probably shouted ‘Yeah!’ over and over like he did upon making a massive par-saving putt on 8 and Sky kept playing on loop.