Rory McIlroy begins his US Open campaign with a solid opening round, posting a one-under-par 69 on day one. After completing the first round, McIlroy sits one stroke behind the tournament lead, positioning him among the leaders as the event continues. Both outlets report the same key details: his score of 69 and his position relative to the lead. The reports describe the start as steady rather than dominant, indicating McIlroy is in contention heading into the next rounds. With the US Open moving into subsequent days, McIlroy’s next score will determine whether he closes the gap to take the lead or falls further behind. The initial results place him close to the top of the leaderboard, setting up a competitive remainder to the championship.