Rory McIlroy said Tuesday that he shot 81 with two birdies on the final two holes at Oakmont Country Club during a scouting trip to the course last week.

Rory McIlroy hasn't won the U.S. Open since 2011, but he has still been one of the most consistent performers at golf's toughest test in recent years.

Rory McIlroy met with the media on Tuesday and spoke on the challenges Oakmont Country Club will present ahead of the 125th U.S. Open.Rory McIlroy ready for ‘big brute' Oakmont Country Club & 125th U.

Scottie Scheffler will be the clear favourite when the U.S. Open begins on Thursday at Oakmont Country Club where the devilish course is sure to torment many of the world's best players vying for the year's third major title.

Scottie Scheffler looks ahead to the U.S. Open at Oakmont Country Club. ESPN BET Sportsbook is owned and operated by PENN Entertainment, Inc. and its subsidiaries ('PENN'). ESPN BET is available in states where PENN is licensed to offer sports wagering.

World No. 1 and defending PGA Championship winner, Scottie Scheffler, believes that this week's U.S. Open, hosted at the Oakmont Country Club in Pennsylvania, will be quite the test.