Rory McIlroy wins the US Open: Photo gallery

Published: 20 June 2011 Last updated: 19 February 2015

Rory McIlroy ripped through the record books as he claimed his first Major victory at the US Open at Congressional in America.

McIlroy finished on 16 under to win by a massive eight shots. The 22-year-old walked off the 72nd hole and into his father’s arms. “Happy Father’s Day” was the first thing he uttered.

Take a look at the gallery now for some of our favourite shots of the Irish wonder.

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