US Open 2025: Rory McIlroy and Scottie Scheffler struggle as JJ Spaun sets early pace at Oakmont
Starting on the back nine, it seemed to be going all too well for the Northern Irishman as he made the turn at two under after birdies at the 11th and 12th.
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