Rickie Fowler got off to a blistering start then held on tight as Los Angeles Country Club struck back on Friday, taking a one-shot lead at the US Open in search of his first major championship.

US Open: Rickie Fowler rides rollercoaster to lead over Clark as McIlroy lurks

Rory McIlroy said he did not agree with Phil Mickelson's assertion that the PGA Tour is "trending downwards" and added that golfers who joined the Saudi-backed breakaway LIV Golf Series have thrust the sport into a state of flux.

Rory McIlroy disagrees with Phil Mickelson that PGA Tour is trending downwards

Rory McIlroy says he may not return to Europe from the United States this year due to the risks associated with travelling amid the COVID-19 pandemic. McIlroy, who is in the field for the PGA Tour’s WGC-FedEx St.

Golf: McIlroy may not return to Europe this year due to COVID-19 risk

World number one Rory McIlroy says there's little chance he'd tee it up again with US President Donald Trump, criticizing Trump's handling of the COVID-19 crisis on a golf podcast.

World No. 1 McIlroy 'probably wouldn't' golf again with Trump