US OPEN -GOLF

[liam stephens]

RORY McILROY WINS THE 2011 US OPEN

McIlroy led from start to finish, carding 65, 66, 68, 69 to post a tournament record total of 16-under 268, four better than the previous mark.

FINAL ROUND LEADERBOARD:
-16 McIlroy
-8 Day
-6 Chappell, Garrigus, Westwood, Yang
-5 Garcia, Hanson

Another Irish victory ! (last year Graeme McDowell)

The purse at the 2010 U.S. Open was $7.5 million, and the winner's share was $1.35 million.

[Mac Banks]

Hello Liam,

Yes, you and Tommy Canning should be proud as a small nation such as Northern Ireland has won the U. S. Open two years in a row. That is impressive to say the least. I was pulling for Rory after his blowup during last nine holes at the Masters.

All the best,
Mac

[Danny_Alvarez]

Congratulations to all irishmen and women

a well deserved win

i am a little sad that as usual an aussie finished in 2nd spot .

cheers and it was a REMARKABLE win

Danny

[Danny_Alvarez]

Mac i was also cheering for him and hoping he didnt meltdown twice.... it takes a true champion to get back on the horse and win in style

cheers

[tommyc]

Hi Mac............wATCH OUT FOR THE Open from Kent on Thurs..................cmon wee Rory. Ill have plenty time to watch now that the WCDF has wrecked MAIL PLAY.................MAC IS FOREVER CHAMPION!!