McIlroy a class apart

Rory McIlroy shot the lowest halfway total in US Open history today and will take a record-equalling six-stroke lead over Korean YE Yang into the third round at Congressional.

McIlroy a class apart
Sat, 18 Jun, 2011 - 01:52

Rory McIlroy shot the lowest halfway total in US Open history today and will take a record-equalling six-stroke lead over Korean YE Yang into the third round at Congressional.

The 22-year-old Northern Irishman stands 11 under par after adding a 66 to his opening 65.

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