Rory McIlroy lurches from ridiculous to sublime at US Open

McIlroy remains in contention at Pinehurst despute a topsy-turvey round

UP AND DOWN: Rory McIlroy chips to the green on the 15th hole (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II )

Rory McIlroy veered from the ridiculous to the sublime to remain firmly in contention for a first major title since 2014 in the US Open at Pinehurst.

McIlroy added a second round of 72 to his opening 65 to lie a shot off the early clubhouse lead as playing partner Scottie Scheffler faced an anxious wait to see if he would avoid a first missed cut since August 2022.