U.S. Open leader Rory McIlroy is cheered by the crowd as he makes his exit from the course, after finishing the up day on the 18th green during the second round of the 2011 U.S. Open Congressional, in Bethesda, Md., Friday, June 17, 2011, and the first day of competition. McIlroy finished 5-under par today and 11-under par for the tournament so far. (Rod Lamkey Jr./The Washington Times)