He had birdied his first two holes before falling back.
Shane Lowry made a disappointing start to the US Open in New York.
The Open Champion began with back to back birdies but ended up dropping a further 8 shots to finish 6 over par.
That’s the same score Graeme McDowell will begin his second round from.
While Amateur champion James Sugrue is 8-over.
Rory McIlroy was the only Irish golfer to have an enjoyable opening round at Winged Foot.
He shot a 3-under round of 67.
McIlroy says he felt good coming into the tournament:
American Justin Thomas leads by one on 5 under par.
That’s a wrap!
— U.S. Open (USGA) (@usopengolf) September 18, 2020
We’ll be back bright and early tomorrow for Round 2 of the #USOpen. pic.twitter.com/h384zwtCtI
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