Rory McIlroy ends his media silence
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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.
Rory McIlroy has described his performance at the US Open as "pretty average" as he shot a 74 on Saturday to fall back to 10 over.
Rory McIlroy, who has come under fire for avoiding media after six consecutive major championship rounds, ended that silent run on Saturday at the U.S. Open where he said he felt he earned the right to do as he pleases.
For a guy who achieved his life’s dream about eight weeks ago, Rory McIlroy doesn’t seem very happy these days.
Rory McIlroy didn’t sugarcoat it — his game has been far from sharp through three rounds at the U.S. Open. The four-time major champion sits at 10-over heading into Sunday, acknowledging the struggles that have defined his week.
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Golf star Rory McIlroy finds himself at 10-over and out of contention after three rounds of play at the U.S. Open, describing his own results as "pretty average."
Rory McIlroy expresses his frustration with the media after what he describes as "a pretty average" US Open showing at Oakmont this week.