Cantlay, McIlroy Share Lead After First Round of U.S. Open at Pinehurst No. 2

Patrick Cantlay hits from the bunker onto the 11th green during the first round of the U.S. Open in Pinehurst, N.C., on June 13, 2024. Jim Dedmon/USA TODAY via Field Level Media

PINEHURST, N.C.—Patrick Cantlay took the early route to a strong opening round in the U.S. Open on Thursday. Northern Ireland’s Rory McIlroy waited to see the rewards.

Cantlay racked up six birdies and McIlroy played a bogey-free round on their way to 5–under 65s to share the first-round lead.