Rory looking for a hotter putter

Rory McIlroy had only good things to say about Chambers Bay after his first look at the links-style layout.

But the world No 1 was not as generous with his compliments following an opening two-over 72 at the US Open on Thursday.

McIlroy, who grew up playing on true links courses in Northern Ireland, arrived in the Pacific Northwest ready to embrace the Chambers Bay challenge with its huge sand dunes, semi-blind shots from several fairways and 'British Open' feel.