Golf news: Rory McIlroy's US Open hit has been named shot of the year.

Published: 23 January 2012

Rory McIlroy sported blue golf apparel as he stroked the six iron that has been named the best hit of 2011.

In a navy golf shirt and white trousers, the Northern Irishman knocked a tee shot just inches from the flag on the tenth hole of the US Open final round at Congressional Country Club last year - and the effort has been named the 2011 European Tour Shot of the Year.

The Northern Irishman - who is the current world number three - struck the ball 216 yards on the par three and explained the hit was probably the most important in a round that saw him clinch his first Major Championship.

He explained vast crowds had gathered to watch him when he reached the turn, adding: "There was such a buzz around the place. When I stuck my six iron that close and the roar that followed, it's a feeling I will never forget."

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