Masters champion Rory McIlroy struggled at the U.S. Open last week, wearing his emotions on his sleeve as the testing conditions at Oakmont Country Club got the better of him

Paige Spiranac weighed in on the tension that currently exists between Rory McIlroy and the golf media during the playing of 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.

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.

With his final round performance at the US Open, Rory McIlroy is back in the fight to find the right motivation for the future of his professional career.

Paige Spiranac is coming to Rory McIlroy’s defense following a choppy U.S. Open showing over the weekend. In a message shared Sunday on X, the longtime golf influencer, 32, offered her take on the reigning Masters champion bypassing the media recently.

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.