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    Video: Final-round highlights

    Rory McIlroy wrapped up his place in the U.S. Open record book on Sunday in unprecedented fashion. We trace his steps from the first tee to the clinching putt on the 18th in our exclusive highlights package. Watch video ...

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    Video: Rory talks victory

    This meeting with the media sure was more fun than on that miserable final day at the Masters. On Sunday, Rory McIlroy discussed what winning the U.S. Open means to him, how his final round played out, and more. Watch video ...

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    Video: Congressional caucus

    What did David Dusek of Golf.com and Gary van Sickle of Sports Illustrated think of Rory McIlroy's display over the last week? CNN's Patrick Snell finds out, asks our experts how they compare McIlroy with the young Tiger Woods, and much more. Watch video ...

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    Video: Huber's point of view

    How do we put into perspective what we saw over the past week at Congressional? Leave it to PGA.com's Jim Huber to take stock of Rory McIlroy's record-setting victory and give us his unique analysis. Watch video ...

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    TOUR Report: Fourth Round

    Rory McIlroy was the big story Sunday, and we've got him covered. But he wasn't the only story. Catch up on all the happenings from an unprecedented final round at Congressional in our special edition of the TOUR Report. Read more ...

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    Ross: Cycle continues, and game is richer for it

    Rory McIlroy's youth, dominance and charisma invite comparisons with the Tiger Woods of 1997. But Helen Ross says, McIlroy's record-setting victory might have signalled a changing of the guard as well.

    Hauser: Comparing and contrasting Woods and McIlroy

    Which was more impressive: Tiger in 2000 or Rory in 2011? Both were incredible, mind-boggling runaways. At the same time, says Melanie Hauser, these two historic U.S. Open victories were very different.

    Holywood star: McIlroy writes record-setting script

    Rory McIlroy's hometown of Holywood, Northern Ireland has one less 'l' than Hollywood, and McIlroy emphatically erased his big 'l' from the Masters with a Hollywood-style star turn at the U.S. Open.

    Donald looking forward to six-day vacation in Italy

    Luke Donald has done some serious globe-trotting lately, playing six tournaments in eight weeks. After a U.S. Open that left something to be desired, Donald is going to enjoy a nice break in Italy with his wife.

    Masters champ impressed, not surprised, by McIlroy

    Masters champion Charl Schwartzel played great to win the Masters, but was also helped by Rory McIlroy's collapse. At the U.S. Open, Schwartzel wasn't surprised to see McIlroy make that collapse a distant memory.

    Garcia picks up 16th career top-10 in a major championship

    For the 16th time in his career, Sergio Garcia posted a top-10 finish in a major. His tie for seventh at Congressional in the U.S. Open marked his best start in a major since a tie for 10th at the 2009 U.S. Open.

    Surprise: Garrigus, Chappell low Americans in U.S. Open

    Robert Garrigus -- a one-time winner on the PGA TOUR -- and TOUR rookie Kevin Chappell took low-American honors at the U.S. Open, tying for third. They were the only Americans to finish inside of the top 10.

    McIlroy's hometown celebrates its U.S. Open hero

    At the club in Northern Ireland where Rory McIlroy learned to play golf, they celebrated from the first birdie Sunday. Many pints were sunk and songs sung, including an impromptu "Rory, Rory Hallelujah."

    Golden Bear likes what he sees in McIlroy's swing

    Rory McIlroy has the U.S. Open trophy. And if he needs any more affirmation, he's also got the seal of approval from Jack Nicklaus, who says the new U.S. Open champion has a swing that can hold up over time.

    Another disappointing U.S. Open week for Mickelson

    Phil Mickelson, five times a runner up at U.S. Opens, was considered a favorite to win at Congressional this week. Unfortunately for Lefty, it turned into his worst U.S. Open since a missed cut in 2007.

    Rock caps off hectic week with solid final-round 68

    England's Robert Rock, who went through hoops to secure a visa to make it to the U.S. Open, closed out his week at Congressional with a 3-under 68 on Sunday. It was his best score of the week by two shots.

    McIlroy snatches second spot in PGA Grand Slam of Golf

    Rory McIlroy blitzed the field in the U.S. Open at Congressional, setting a tournament scoring record of 16-under 268. With that, he claimed the second spot in the 2011 PGA Grand Slam of Golf foursome.