Rory McIlroy glad to ‘minimise mistakes’ after under-par first round at US Open

Rory McIlroy was satisfied with his one-under 69 in the first round of the US Open (Gerald Herbert/AP) - (AP)

Rory McIlroy was happy to shoot under par in the first round of the US Open at Shinnecock Hills considering his last experience at the Long Island venue.

His 69 – which included a first eagle at the event in nine years – was 11 strokes better than his opening effort here in 2018.