Rory McIlroy finished tied-12th at the Memorial Tournament, struggling to find consistency despite a strong final-round 68. While his iron play improved, his performance was hampered by a persistent issue with his driver. He hit only 30 of 56 fairways during the week, a statistic that could prove costly at the upcoming major.

This driving inaccuracy has become a recurring theme in McIlroy's recent outings. Since his back-to-back Masters victories, he has failed to finish higher than seventh in three starts. He specifically identified a technical fault where he hits the ball off the toe, causing his shots to veer left when he attempts to control his release.

McIlroy heads to Shinnecock Hills for the US Open with a mix of confidence and technical concern. He noted that the fairways in New York are wider than those at Muirfield Village, which might offer some relief. However, his inability to find the short grass remains the primary hurdle to reclaiming major glory.