McIlroy makes late charge Sunday, comes up a little short at U.S. Open

Rory McIlroy would not go down without a fight. The world No. 1 shot 3-under for his front nine, looking to hunt down the four leaders who started their days at 4-under for the tournament.

After a ridiculous 72-foot birdie putt dropped on 13, McIlroy swooned slightly, bogeying two of his final four holes. He got back to even on the tournament and likely gave the leaders a scare - he was 6-under through 13 - but ultimately, his efforts will come up short.

It's now on to the British Open at St. Andrews in July for Rory, where he will be one of the favorites to win.

Hole-by-hole

Hole 10 (460 yards, par 4)

• Sticks approach shot 4 feet from the cup, makes birdie. (E)

Hole 11 (541 yards, par 4)

• Chips third shot from 43 yards to set up 4-foot par putt. (E)

Hole 12 (270 yards, par 4)

• Drives the green, two-putts for fifth birdie of the day. (-1)

Hole 13 (529 yards, par 4)

• Overshoots hole on approach shot, knocks down incredible 72-foot birdie putt. (-2)

Hole 14 (519 yards, par 4)

• Missed 10-foot birdie chance, saves par. (-2)

Hole 15 (158 yards, par 3)

• Second shot sets up 6-foot par putt, misses it, taps in for bogey. (-1)

Hole 16 (337 yards, par 4)

• A long birdie putt comes up short, 3-footer for par. (-1)

Hole 17 (219 yards, par 3)

• Three putt for bogey as Rory runs out of steam. (E)

Hole 18 (601 yards, par 5)

• Long putt for birdie slides by, made final putt for par. (E)