McIlroy shot a 3-under 67 on Sunday, finishing the U.S. Open at 7 over and giving himself a performance he can build off as he works toward the year’s final major — next month’s British Open at Royal Portrush in his home country of Northern Ireland.

It would be an understatement to say Rory McIlroy has not enjoyed his week at Oakmont. From smashing up tee boxes to bickering with journalists, McIlroy has endured a US Open to forget. Since