McIlroy off to a flying start at the US Open

Walking to the first tee Thursday afternoon already eight behind after Rickie Fowler and Xander Schauffele shot U.S. Open record 62s in the morning, Rory McIlroy wasted no time closing the gap with five birdies in his first eight holes en route to a 5-under 65.

IN FLYING FORM: Rory McIlroy wasted no time  with five birdies in his first eight holes en route to a 5-under 65.Pic: Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)

With a clean sheet until the last hole, Rory McIlroy joined the fray on a record-setting opening round Thursday at the 123rd U.S. Open at Los Angeles Country Club.

Walking to the first tee Thursday afternoon already eight behind after Rickie Fowler and Xander Schauffele shot U.S. Open record 62s in the morning, McIlroy wasted no time closing the gap with five birdies in his first eight holes en route to a 5-under 65.