Fans slam Rory McIlroy for ‘despicable' acts during second-round of US Open at Oakmont
RORY McILROY let his emotions boil over during a frustrating second round at the US Open.
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Rory McIlroy flung his club in a fit of fury during his second round at the US Open
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McIlroy also smashed a tee box at Oakmont as he barely made the cut at the season's third major
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Two birdies in his last four holes managed to get him into the weekend at the season's third major of the season.
Holywood hotshot McIlroy
On the 12th hole, a poor approach prompted the Northern Irishman to fling his club in anger.
Later, on the 17th tee , McIlroy took his frustration out on the ground, smashing up the tee box after another errant drive.
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The outburst drew immediate commentary on the broadcast, with a Sky Sports announcer remarking: "Oh wow. Frustration once again boils over.
"He's not himself right now."
And fans were quick to slam the erratic behaviour as they
One posted: "I think that's despicable."
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Another wrote: "These pro golfers should be deducted a stroke for throwing a club per incident, plus fined up to $100k to be given to charity."
A third penned: "His petulance is just increasing and it's not getting called out."
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While one fan commented: "Guess he won't be speaking to the media today."
Meanwhile, Shane Lowry - who was playing with McIlroy - was
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The Irishman accidentally picked up his ball on the green without marking it on the 14th hole at
He was docket penalty-shot due to the incident.
Lowry, who was already nine-over after an opening-round 78, endured a nightmare start to round two with three bogeys and a double in his first four holes.
But the low point came on the par-4 14th, when after chipping well past the hole, he walked over and lifted his ball before putting down a marker.
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