Rory McIlroy’s off-course divorce drama cost him US Open: Colin Montgomerie

Rory McIlroy sees his US Open dream fall apart at the 18th at Pinehurst

David O'Dornan

Former Ryder Cup captain Colin Montgomerie believes Rory McIlroy’s off-course divorce drama was “a huge distraction” and led to him throwing away his shot at another Major trophy.

The Holywood hotshot blew his lead at the US Open last week in a dramatic late collapse that handed the title to Bryson DeChambeau.