Rory McIlroy shot a 3-under 67 to finish the U.S. Open at 7 over. That's a performance he can build off as he works toward the year’s final major.

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.

Five-time major winner Rory McIlroy had a disappointing first round at the US Open and got off to an even worse start in the second.

Rory McIlroy ended a challenging week at the US Open on a positive note as he recorded his best score of the tournament. The Northern Irish golfer had toiled in the opening rounds at Oakmont Country Club before he shot a 3-under 67 in the final round.

Rory McIlroy was all smiles in a media interview at the US Open on Sunday after moaning about the media the night before.

McIlroy admitted to struggling to come back down and recalibrate after achieving the career Grand Slam when winning the Masters, his form since then a pale imitation of his season up to that point, which had also garnered wins in the Pebble Beach pro-am and The Players.

Rory McIlroy has been criticised for his behaviour at the US Open this week as Paul McGinley claimed he looks "fed up" and as though "something is eating at him"

Prior to the US Open, McIlroy admitted to feeling somewhat flat post-Augusta victory. After an 11-year quest for the career Grand Slam came to an end with glory at Augusta, the 36-year-old has found it tough to get going again.