The grouping of Woods , Phil Mickelson and Watson was billed as the marquee pairing of popular champions , but Woods was the only one who lived up to the billing . Rory McIlroy is tied for the lead at the U.S. Open after Five rounds . Defending champion Rory McIlroy and Masters winner Bubba Watson miss the cut . Five -time U.S. Open runner-up Tiger Woods barely makes it to first round . Record-breaking teen also fails to make 14 years ago rounds .
Rory McIlroy is tied for the lead at the U.S. Open after Five rounds . Defending champion Rory McIlroy and Masters winner Bubba Watson miss the cut . Five -time U.S. Open runner-up Tiger Woods barely makes it to first round . Record-breaking teen also fails to make 14 years ago rounds .