Rory McIlroy Completely Dominates After 54 Holes; Tiger Who? (U.S. Open Leaderboard 2011 )

Tiger who?

The world's most famous golfer, Tiger Woods, is still injured and not competing in the U.S. Open, and that's probably a good thing the way a young superstar is rising to perhaps take over the mantle of the most recognized golfer in the world.

Rory McIlroy is off to more than just another fantastic start. After leading the way at Augusta in April, the Northern Ireland phenom is storming through the Congressional Country Club in Bethesda, Maryland at the 111th annual U.S. Open.

McIlroy has the second-largest 54-hole lead in the history of the tournament. He shot 68 on Saturday, to finish 14 under par.

He has an 8-shot lead on Y.E. Chang, who is having a great tournament, but is being overshadowed by the historic performance by McIlroy. Sunday's finish could be among the most memorable U.S. Opens ever.

McIlroy had a forgettable 18 in the second round on Friday, where he hooked his drive into the trees, and finished with a double-bogey. However, his three-day run had been spectacular. Playing like a seasoned veteran, the 22-year-old star has been excellent from start to finish.

Former Sports Illustrated columnist Rick Reilly made it sound like McIlroy was destined for a collapse after the Second Round. McIlroy may be young but he is no Greg Norman.

McIlroy has experience in blowing a big lead, but the next round at Congressional will likely be a formality, as a new legend in golf appears to be emerging.

Now, it's just a matter of how McIlroy finishes.

Here's a complete look at the leaderboard.