Rory McIlroy drops profanity and tells himself to ‘just go home’ in poor US Open finish

Rory McIlroy vented his frustrations after a wayward shot ended up in the bunker on a frustrating final day at the US Open.

The six-time major champion had high hopes at a blustery Shinnecock Hills, where the conditions have been a big talking point, but slipped out of contention with a miserable back nine implosion on Saturday.

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McIlroy made five bogeys and shot 40 on the back, finishing with a 3-over 73 that pretty much ended any chances of catching runaway leader Wyndham Clark — who criticized crowds earlier this weekend.

He quickly left Shinnecock Hills after his round, making his way through a crowd of fans to reach his car.

The world No.2 was back out on the links Sunday, but it seems he might have preferred to stay home instead.

Rory McIlory frustrated in poor US Open finish

Following an early bogey, another poor approach led to McIlroy venting his frustrations.

“Ah, just go home Rory. F***ing hell,” he said, in audio picked up by television microphones, as his ball dribbled off the green and into the bunker on hole 3.

McIlroy has fallen down the leaderboard through seven holes on Sunday, and sits T40 at 6-over.

The Hollywood man had started his final round at three over par, and ten shots behind leader Clark.

He told reporters he had hopes of making a move after he wrapped up on Saturday.

“Just try to limit the mistakes a little bit over the weekend,” McIlroy said.

“Feel like I’m playing well enough to pick off a few birdies here and there.”

Not known, clear with picture desk

Not known, clear with picture desk

Instead, his Sunday has been just as frustrating, and he has a mountain to climb to even get back into the top 10 at Shinnecock as his US Open effort draws to a close.

Rory McIlroy to skip next Signature Event

Once the weekend is done, McIlroy will have some time to digest his performance.

He’s decided against teeing it up at upcoming Travelers Championship at TPC River Highlands, in a scheduling decision that has become common this year.

The Northern Irishman also skipped the RBC Heritage and Cadillac Championship events earlier this season.

McIlroy is expected to return to action at Scottish Open, which gets underway on July 9, and has already confirmed his participation there.

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