After opening rounds of 74, 72 and 74, McIlroy’s late surge vaulted him into a tie for 19th at 7‑over par (287) with his lowest single‑round tally of the championship and his 10th career round of 67 or better at the U.S. Open.

Rory McIlroy finished tied-19th at the US Open, eight strokes behind JJ Spaun; McIlroy struggled for form and consistency since completing the career Grand Slam at The Masters in April; Watch McIlroy

With his final round performance at the US Open, Rory McIlroy is back in the fight to find the right motivation for the future of his professional career.

Rory McIlroy ... third round in style with a long, winding birdie putt on the 18th hole to finish with a 69 on the day and 10-under for the tournament. He recorded three birdies in his final ...

But Rory McIlroy showed quick resolve right when he ... He had a U.S. Open title within his grasp last year but collapsed over the final several holes, allowing DeChambeau to win his second ...

Rory McIlroy was in complete control through 12 holes during the final round of the Masters, but one stunning mistake he made resulted in the leaderboard tightening almost instantly. McIlroy ...

Bryson DeChambeau was paired with Rory McIlroy in the final round of the Masters on Sunday, but the two apparently didn’t exchange any words during the tense day that saw both golfers struggle ...

There are countless reasons why Sunday's win at the Masters had to be especially satisfying for Rory ... learn that McIlroy wasn't talkative with his playing partner in the final round.