McIlroy: What do you want me to say? I shot 80

The opening round of the 118th US Open was a bloodbath for the best golfers in the world, with barely a red figure on the scoreboard. Just ask Rory McIlroy.
McIlroy: What do you want me to say? I shot 80

The four-time major champion made as many double bogeys — three, in his first 10 holes — as birdies en route to shooting 10-over 80 at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club.

His highest score in 29 Open rounds left McIlroy nearly speechless. He declined to speak to the media afterwards, stopping only to chat with Irishman Shane Lowry, who was still warming up for his afternoon tee time.

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