#Golf - Rory #McIlroy completes historic U.S. Open victory

McIlroy shatters records in historic U.S. Open victory

Rebounds from Masters collapse to become youngest tournament champion in 88 years

DOUG FERGUSON, Associated Press

Published on Sunday, Jun. 19, 2011 12:19PM EDT Last updated on Sunday, Jun. 19, 2011 10:15PM EDT

BETHESDA, Maryland - Rory McIlroy buried the memory of his Masters meltdown the same way he buried the competition at the U.S. Open, with a breathtaking performance filled with the promise of more majors to come.
Four days of flawless golf at Congressional ended Sunday afternoon when McIlroy polished off a 2-under 69 to shatter U.S. Open records that simply defy logic at the major known as the toughest test in golf.
He finished at 16-under par.
The last 10 U.S. Open champions combined were 14 under.
The 22-year-old from Northern Ireland walked off the 18th green and into the arms of his father, Gerry, who worked three jobs so his only son could pursue his passion. Not even he could have imagined a day like this.

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