BETHESDA, Maryland, (Reuters) – Rory McIlroy eased to an eight-shot victory at the U.S. Open yesterday, signalling his rich promise as a potential golfing great by becoming the championship’s youngest winner since 1923.
The 22-year-old Briton, eight strokes in front of the chasing pack overnight, carded a two-under-par 69 on a humid and overcast day at Congressional Country Club to claim his first major title.
“I couldn’t ask for much more and I’m so happy to
