Paul McGinley pulled no punches when it came to his criticism of Rory McIlroy and his behaviour at the US Open throughout the week.

Rory McIlroy’s stay in the U.S. Open field nearly lasted just two days. But a birdie on the 18th hole salvaged his second round (2-over) to get him through two days at 6-under and in a tie for 45th at Oakmont Country Club, barely sneaking past the cutline nine years after he missed the cut the last time the major was held at the course.

After making three birdies and just one bogey over the final 15 holes on Friday — and making birdie at No. 18 to ensure getting inside the cut line — the five-time major champion shot 74 in the third round and is at 10-over 220. “I was hoping to play better, but I didn’t,” McIlroy said.

Rory McIlroy cut a frustrated figure on moving day at the U.S. Open at Oakmont Country Club as the Northern Irishman's major championship drought continued

OAKMONT, Pa. — It seems like a lifetime ago that Rory McIlroy knelt on all fours at the 18th green at Augusta National sobbing uncontrollably after reaching his ultimate goal of winning the Masters and completing the career Grand Slam.

Rory McIlroy cannot wait to “get out” of Oakmont after the Northern Irishman struggled through another 18 holes at the U.S. Open. It’s been a week to forget for the reigning Masters champion. He has often cut a frustrated figure throughout his time at Oakmont,

Rory McIlroy repeated at the US Open a controversial conduct criticised by fans and media. The 35-year-old posted a 41 over his closing nine holes, ultimately signing for a four-over 74 in Thursday’s opening round.