‘Oh wow' – Rory McIlroy launches club and smashes tee box leaving Sky Sports commentators disgusted at US Open
RORY MCILROY threw his club and smashed a tee box as he vented his anger during a difficult second round at the US Open.
The Masters champion narrowly made the cut but it was another day of frustration at Oakmont.
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Rory McIlroy endured a frustration afternoon at Oakmont
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He flung his club and smashed up a tee box
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McIlroy narrowly made the cut after a birdie on the 18th hole
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McIlroy, 36, finished on six over but made it through thanks to a birdie on the 18th hole.
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McIlroy was in danger of falling short too, and appeared as though he would let his frustrations get the better of him.
A wayward approach shot on the 12th saw the Northern Irishman fling his club in anger.
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And on the 17th hole the tee box took a beating from
That prompted the Sky Sports commentator to say: "Oh wow. Frustration once again boils over.
"He's not himself right now."
Fans were not impressed with McIlroy's behaviour and criticised his conduct.
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One reacted saying: "Time for sanctions for this behaviour. Once per round OK but second means a one shot penalty?"
Another added: "What happened to Rory. Sore sport lately."
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And a third wrote: "Frustration? More like a temper tantrum."
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