Irked McIlroy hits out at media and pace of play after more Oakmont struggles

The Irishman returned to media duties but kept it short and not very sweet saying he'd made the US Open cut because he didn't care and felt he'd "earned the right to do whatever I want"

NOT FEELING IT: Rory McIlroy, of Northern Ireland, reacts after missing a putt on the eighth hole during the third round of the U.S. Open golf tournament at Oakmont Country Club Saturday, June 14, 2025, in Oakmont, Pa. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

Rory McIlroy returned to media duties on Saturday at Oakmont but kept things short and very snappy indeed as he admitted to harbouring frustrations with journalists and said it had been easier to make the US Open cut “when you don't really care if you're here for the weekend or not”.

After another uninspiring round at this year’s third major pushed the Holywood man to 10-over, McIlroy was visibly irked as he discussed in curt detail his decision to skip post-round interviews over the first two days in Pittsburgh and all four rounds at last month’s PGA Championship.