Rory McIlroy reflected on a disappointing US Open performance, finishing six over par and missing out on a second title. The world number two carded a final round 73 with three birdies and four bogeys, unable to recover from an earlier collapse.

McIlroy's tournament unraveled during Saturday's back nine, where he stumbled from two under par to level par after five bogeys. This left him seven shots behind leader Wyndham Clark heading into Sunday, with too much ground to make up. Despite trying to rally in the final round, early bogeys on the front nine ended any realistic hopes of contention.

The 37-year-old now shifts focus to links golf, targeting the Scottish Open and The Open at Royal Birkdale in July. McIlroy noted the course conditions reminded him of an Open Championship, making the upcoming events a natural fit for his game.

McIlroy's missed opportunity at Shinnecock Hills highlights the fine margins at major championships, where Saturday's collapse ultimately decided his fate rather than Sunday's effort.