Rory McIlroy skips US Open media duty with PIF merger still in headlines

Rory McIlroy cancelled his scheduled press conference ahead of the US Open (Nathan Denette/The Canadian Press via AP)

Days after describing his press conference before the Canadian Open as the “most uncomfortable” he has felt for a year, Rory McIlroy made sure to avoid a similar situation at the US Open.

McIlroy was due to speak to the media at 9am local time on Tuesday at Los Angeles Country Club, but informed tournament officials on Sunday he wished to cancel.