US Open fans left furious after bizarre Rory McIlroy incident on opening day

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Rory McIlroy escaped unscathed from a bizarre incident involving a spectator on the opening day of the US Open after a fan appeared to pick up his golf ball during an eventful round at Shinnecock Hills.The world No 2 was battling through thick rough at the fourth hole when his recovery shot ricocheted off a cart path and came to rest close to spectators gathered alongside the fairway.What happened next left those watching stunned.As McIlroy made his way towards his ball, a woman standing nearby seemed to bend down and either touch or briefly lift it from the ground, seemingly unaware it remained in play.

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TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say Video footage from the scene captured the crowd reacting instantly, with dozens of fans shouting "No!" in unison as they realised what was unfolding.Fortunately for McIlroy, the mishap had no impact on his score.The Northern Irishman recovered to make par on the hole and carded a one-under-par 69, an encouraging start at a venue that inflicted one of...

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A: US Open 2026: Rory McIlroy starts strongly before dynamic alters at Shinnecock Hills

B: Rory McIlroy escaped unscathed from a bizarre incident involving a spectator on the opening day of the US Open after a fan appeared to pick up his golf ball during an eventful round at Shinnecock Hills.The world No 2 was battling through thick rough at the fourth hole when his recovery shot ricocheted off a cart path and came to rest close to spectators gathered alongside the fairway.What happened next left those watching stunned.As McIlroy made his way towards his ball, a woman standing nearby seemed to bend down and either touch or briefly lift it from the ground, seemingly unaware it remained in play.

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