McIlroy at US Open

The top 60 players and ties will make the 36-hole cut at the U.S. Open, with no cut between the third and fourth rounds.

Early life. Mcllroy was born on 4 May 1989 in Holywood, County Down, Northern Ireland. His mother, Rosaleen "Rosie" McDonald, was originally from Lurgan, County Armagh, while his father, Gerry McIlroy, was from Holywood.

McIlroy took his club, which appeared to be a fairway wood, and smashed into a white U.S. Open tee marker on the 17th tee. The tee marker exploded on impact, sending one piece flying back to hit McIlroy in the leg.