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Shinnecock Hills 'won the battle over me' - McIlroy
Key takeaways
- Mc Ilroy carded a final round 73 on Sunday in New York
- World number two Rory Mc Ilroy said the Shinnecock Hills course "won the battle over me" after finishing six over par at the US Open.
- Masters champion Mc Ilroy carded a final round of 73, including three birdies and four bogeys, as his challenge for a second US Open title fell away.
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Mc Ilroy carded a final round 73 on Sunday in New York
World number two Rory Mc Ilroy said the Shinnecock Hills course "won the battle over me" after finishing six over par at the US Open.
Masters champion Mc Ilroy carded a final round of 73, including three birdies and four bogeys, as his challenge for a second US Open title fell away.
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