Rory McIlroy's New Personal Record at US Open Is Turning Heads
Rory McIlroy's New Personal Record at US Open Is Turning Heads originally appeared on Athlon Sports.
It has been quite a stretch for Rory McIlroy in recent weeks, mostly filled with lows for the PGA Tour star ahead of the U.S. Open. If McIlroy's start at Oakmont is any indication, things could be turning around for the golfer.
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McIlroy missed the cut at the RBC Canadian Open and a major reason for his struggles was the golfer's inconsistency off the tee. The golfer's driver itself has been under scrutiny after failing an equipment test at the PGA Championship.
"Yeah, and also, the driver stuff, I was a little (expletive) off because I knew that Scottie's driver had failed on Monday, but my name was the one that was leaked," McIlroy told reporters on June 4. "It was supposed to stay confidential."
Rory McIlroy plays his shot from the 12th tee during the first round of the U.S. Open golf tournament.Bill Streicher-Imagn Images
McIlroy grabbed attention on Thursday for all the right reasons during the first round of the U.S. Open. The golfer set a personal record for 2025 by hitting a 392-yard drive on the 12th hole at Oakmont.
"Insane roll out with the perfect landing spot," one person reacted.
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"Very similar to how far I hit the ball when I've got 'driver problems,'" another added.
"Test it!" one fan joked.
"He clearly has a big driver issue," said another person.
"Wow! And split the fairway," a fan added.
"Bryson's gonna be so mad when he sees this," joked another.
McIlroy's drive shows the Masters winner could be finding his form at just the right time. Yet, it is still not McIlroy's career best off the tee, just his top number for 2025.
During the 2023 Scottish Open, McIlroy posted a 427-yard drive, the longest of his career on the PGA Tour.
Related: Rory McIlroy Claims Scottie Scheffler Treated Differently After 'Leaked' Golf News
This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 12, 2025, where it first appeared.
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