Shock as McIlroy, Johnson and Day miss US Open cut

By Simon Hunter

Rory McIlroy has missed the cut at the US Open at Erin Hills, Wisconsin, for the second year running.

The World Number 2 was 13 shots off the lead, 6 over-par after carding a first-round 78.

A 71 on day 2 wasn't enough to bring him out of the danger zone.

Another former US Open champion, Portrush's Graeme McDowell joined the exit list with 5-over-par.

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Fellow major champion, and playing partner, Jason Day bowed out on 10-over-par.

Defending champion Dustin Johnson also failed to make the weekend, having finished on 4-over-par.

The lead is shared by four players, including England's Paul Casey and Tommy Fleetwood.

The weekend is set for the 117th #USOpen at Erin Hills.

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