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The Belfast TelegraphNews report · Jun 18, 8:58 PM
Mature Rory Mc Ilroy shows Major pedigree with impressive US Open start
Late bogeys can’t derail positive opening round in difficult conditions at Shinnecock Hills
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Mature Rory Mc Ilroy shows Major pedigree with impressive US Open start
Late bogeys can’t derail positive opening round in difficult conditions at Shinnecock Hills
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HOW EACH SIDE WORDED IT
Left-leaningCenter-leftRory Mc Ilroy not blown off course as wind plays havoc in opening round of US Open
Irish TimesHigh
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Right-leaningRory Mc Ilroy suffers crazy moment at US Open as crowd make their anger clear and fans call for ban
The Sun (US)Mixed
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The Belfast TelegraphHighMature Rory Mc Ilroy shows Major pedigree with impressive US Open start
As of June 18, 2026 at 9:56 PM, this is how Optics News reads the wording differences in this story.
What happened Late bogeys can’t derail positive opening round in difficult conditions at Shinnecock Hills.
The headline split The left frames it as "Rory Mc Ilroy not blown off course as wind plays havoc in opening round of US Open". The right frames it as "Rory Mc Ilroy suffers crazy moment at US Open as crowd make their anger clear and fans ca...".
Match confidence High confidence. 6 sources checked, Left/Center/Right all represented. Best read as a clear framing signal — not a fact-check.
Same-event confidenceHigh
6 sources across Left, Center, and Right all describe the same event.
Framing confidenceStrong
83/99 — headlines create a clearly different first impression.
WHAT EACH SIDE EMPHASIZED
Left / center-leftRory Mc Ilroy not blown off course as wind plays havoc in opening round of US Open
Irish Times · Center-left · News report
CenterMature Rory Mc Ilroy shows Major pedigree with impressive US Open start
The Belfast Telegraph · Center · News report
Right / center-rightRory Mc Ilroy suffers crazy moment at US Open as crowd make their anger clear and fans call for ban
The Sun (US) · Right · News report
SEE THE HEADLINES
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The Sun (US)News report · Jun 18, 9:56 PM
Rory Mc Ilroy suffers crazy moment at US Open as crowd make their anger clear and fans call for ban
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RORY MCILROY suffered an unfortunate moment at the US Open as a woman picked up his BALL after a wayward shot. The six-time Major champion was on the fourth hole when a shot from out of the...
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GB NewsNews report · Jun 18, 9:55 PM
Rory Mc Ilroy 'minimises mistakes' in tough conditions on day one at US Open
Rory Mc Ilroy was pleased to "minimise mistakes" in tough conditions on day one in the US Open. Shinnecock Hills had its challenges for players, with the greens moving fast and the wind blo...
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Irish TimesNews report · Jun 18, 9:27 PM
Rory Mc Ilroy not blown off course as wind plays havoc in opening round of US Open
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Scottie Scheffler, the world number one and a US Open win away from completing career Grand Slam, struggled with some facets of his game
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The Washington TimesNews report · Jun 18, 9:08 PM
U. S, Open starts on soft Shinnecock with strong wind as Stevens takes the early lead
Shinnecock Hills has never looked like this for a U.S. Open, not with such receptive greens and putting surfaces slow enough to keep shots from rolling off the edges and down the slopes.
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Irish IndependentNews report · Jun 18, 8:45 PM
Mature Rory Mc Ilroy shows Major pedigree with impressive US Open start
Late bogeys can’t derail positive opening round in difficult conditions at Shinnecock Hills
Details83/99 Wording Gap · High confidence · 6 sources
83/99 Wording GapHigh confidence6 sources · 3 bias bucketsStable · 6 sources · all three buckets · comparable news formatFormats: News report
SOURCE MAP CHANGES
Jun 18, 8:45 PM: Irish Independent joined the source map.
Jun 18, 8:58 PM: The Belfast Telegraph joined the source map.
Jun 18, 9:08 PM: The Washington Times joined the source map.
Jun 18, 9:27 PM: Irish Times joined the source map.
Now: Wording Gap is 83/99 and story health is stable · 6 sources · all three buckets · comparable news format.