12. 19.2011
05redemption June 19: two months after his meltdown at the masters, rory mcilroy made a mockery of the u.s. open, setting numerous records en route to an eight-stroke win at congressional cc. mcilroy, shown hitting his tee ball on the 10th hole sunday, finished at 16-under 268, setting marks for most strokes under par and lowest 72-hole score. —Photograph by Stephen Szurlej