2 h. ago Rory McIlroy’s indifference is understandable after achieving his dream | Ewan Murray

Golfer has seemed irritated by elements of the media since completing the career grand slam but is that really a big deal?A snapshot of Rory McIlroy’s new normal arrived the day before the US PGA Championship began. McIlroy’s practice round at Quail Hollow was watched by more than 50, inside the ropes. Journalists, content creators, wannabe content creators everyone wanted not just a glimpse – you can get that from the bleachers – but a piece of golf’s latest grand slam man. McIlroy played a hole while being interviewed for the tournament’s main preview show. All soft, knock-around stuff but inevitably a distraction.It was difficult to shake the notion that Tiger Woods would never have tolerated such a scenario. It is also thankfully a truism that McIlroy is not Tiger Woods. The Northern Irishman’s chatty, warm personality endears him to so many. In a non-tribal sport people root for Rory, none more so than at Augusta National when more that a decade of frustration ended amid euphor...

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3 h. ago Rory McIlroy concerns raised after US Open behaviour – 'Something's not right'

Rory McIlroy has been criticised for his behaviour at the US Open this week as Paul McGinley claimed he looks "fed up" and as though "something is eating at him"

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9 h. ago Something is eating Rory McIlroy as golf expert goes public over what he thinks the major issue is

Ex-Ryder Cup skipper gave his assessment on McIlroy's gripes

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9 h. ago Rory McIlroy comes under fire after US Open interview as golf fans have their say

Rory McIlroy hasn't always had the best relationship with the media as fans have criticised the Northern Irishman for his comments during the US Open

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10 h. ago Rory McIlroy 'didn't care' about making US Open cut as he makes candid confession

Rory McIlroy has struggled throughout the US Open and confessed he wasn't bothered about making the cut and was looking forward to getting off the golf course on Sunday

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18 h. ago Tyrrell Hatton charges into contention as Sam Burns leads US Open

Hatton, who is five shots off the pace, joked that the brutal Oakmont course has brought everyone down to his level of mental fragility.

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21 h. ago Rory McIlroy explains reason behind snubbing media duties in shocking admission at US Open

The Northern Irishman has endured a gruelling US Open, but battled hard to make the cut at the fiendishly difficult Oakmont Country Club

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22 h. ago Rory McIlroy didn't care about making US Open cut and is adamant he's earned right to do as he wants

Grand Slam superstar opens up on his gripes and Oakmont misery

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22 h. ago Rory McIlroy counts down the hours until he can get out of Oakmont

The Northern Irishman has had a gruelling US Open.

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24 h. ago Rory McIlroy leaves Sky Sports commentators disgusted with US Open actions

Sky Sports commentators were left disgusted at Rory McIlroy after he launched his club and smashed a tee box during his second US Open round

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29 h. ago US Open 2025 tee times: Full schedule and round three groupings as Rory McIlroy paired with Xander Schauffele

Only three players are under par heading into round three at Oakmont

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32 h. ago Rory McIlroy throws club and smashes tee marker amid US Open struggles

McIlroy birdied the last hole at Oakmont to reach the weekend but is nine strokes behind leader Sam Burns

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34 h. ago US Open: Angry Rory McIlroy narrowly survives cut as Scottie Scheffler clings on to leaders

Brutal Oakmont course spits out the world’s best

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34 h. ago Rory McIlroy smashes tee marker and throws club in furious US Open meltdown as he issues three

McIlroy has made a testing start at Oakmont and his frustration only grew on day two

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35 h. ago Rory McIlroy throws club and smashes tee box marker in shocking US Open meltdown

Rory McIlroy saw his frustrations boil over during the second round of the US Open, as the Northern Irishman threw a club in anger and broke a tee box at Oakmont

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35 h. ago Shane Lowry breaks golf rules in one of the stupidest things he's ever done

The Irishman and compatriot Rory McIlroy were in fits of laughter after the former's blunder

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42 h. ago US Open: Rory McIlroy makes cut as defending champion DeChambeau bows out at Oakmont

Northern Irishman’s birdie on 18th secures placeBig names tumble out as DeChambeau finishes on +10Clubs were thrown but the towel was not. Rory McIlroy battled Oakmont’s treacherous setup and his own frustrations to survive for the weekend at the 125th US Open. As McIlroy clung on, high-profile exits from Pennsylvania included the defending champion Bryson DeChambeau, Tommy Fleetwood, Dustin Johnson, Joaquin Niemann, Justin Thomas and Shane Lowry. In epitomising how Oakmont can mess with the mind, Lowry earned a one-stroke penalty after lifting his ball on the 14th green while forgetting to mark it. The Irishman could only laugh and, to be fair, did.McIlroy’s day began with two double bogeys inside three holes. By the 12th, the Masters champion flung his iron 30 yards down the fairway in anger at a loose shot. Five holes later, McIlroy broke a tee marker after cracking it with his three-wood. Yet amongst this was admirable fighting spirit; McIlroy fired an approach shot to within 4f...

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43 h. ago Moment furious Rory McIlroy launches his club in anger as US Open woes continue

After miscuing his second shot on the venue's par-five 12th, McIlroy couldn't resist launching his club in fury as he dropped to +8 - leaving him one shot behind the projected cut line.

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50 h. ago Rory McIlroy and Scottie Scheffler’s actions under microscope as CBS star chimes in

Rory McIlroy and Scottie Scheffler are among the favourites to win the 125th US Open, but neither have been able to get to grips with the Oakmont Country Club's troubling greens

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51 h. ago Rory McIlroy's behaviour at US Open speaks volumes as he again remains defiant

Rory McIlroy was in good spirits during his opening round of the US Open at Oakmont, despite concerns being raised over his behaviour and body language ahead of the tournament

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