James Sugrue will take relaxed approach to US Open and Winged Foot's 'silage' rough

'I just want to enjoy myself and when I do enjoy myself I play my best golf'

James Sugrue of Ireland watches his tee shot from the 13th tee box during Day One of the 148th Open Championship at Royal Portrush in Portrush, Co Antrim. Picture: Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile

James Sugrue is not one for putting heavy expectations on his shoulders. The 2019 Amateur champion was relieved to hear a similar mindset delivered by four-time major championship winner Rory McIlroy.

It’s a perspective that should come in handy playing his first US Open on a Winged Foot course with a reputation for terror.