Paul McGinley theorized 'something is eating' at McIlroy after his behavior caused plenty of controversy at the 2025 U.S. Open

Rory McIlroy held his first post-round media session of the U.S. Open after shooting a 4-over 74 in the third round at Oakmont.

Radio host Dan Patrick has taken aim at Rory McIlroy's continued avoidance of media obligations following his Masters victory and career Grand Slam achievement. Speaking on his radio show, Patrick expressed disappointment that McIlroy maintains his reluctance to engage with press conferences.

Rory McIlroy just wants to go home. After three rounds at Oakmont Country Club at this year’s US Open, the Northern Irishman is over it. When asked what he wanted from Sunday’s final round after a frustrating first three rounds at the 125th US Open,

Will he talk today? Will he not? — was energy wasted Sunday. McIlroy didn’t boycott the press as he’d done after six of his last seven rounds at major championships, the most prominent battle in the surreal press-vs.

Rory McIlroy's wife, Erica Stoll, was recently absent as the golfer struggled to challenge JJ Spaun and Robert MacIntyre at the US Open. And reports have now delved into the couple's relationship and how they reconciled last year after previously heading for divorce.

Rory McIlroy won The Masters and has been performing poorly in the majors since, especially at the US Open. He knows that has to change.