<p>Rory McIlroy hugs his father Gerry on the 18th green after winning the U.S. Open in Bethesda, Md. McIlroy shot 2-under 69 Sunday to close the four days at Congressional at 16-under 268, shattering a U.S. Open scoring record held by four players, including Jack Nicklaus and Tiger Woods.</p>
June 20, 2011
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June 20, 2011 9 p.m.
Rory's coronation
McIlroy finishes off dominating, record-setting performance
BETHESDA, Md. - The proof of Rory McIlroy's remarkable resiliency was the silver trophy at his side and the pages of a record book that he changed during four mind-boggling days at the U.S. Open.