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.

Rory McIlroy lashed out at the toughest golf course in the country Friday as Oakmont Country Club continued to bare its teeth at the 156 men competing in the 2025 U.S. Open. Though McIlroy was hardly the only golfer to be frustrated by the difficulties he faced in Western Pennsylvania, he was perhaps the most demonstrative of the bunch.

OAKMONT, Pa. — Twenty-odd years ago, I sat with Ian Woosnam on a golf cart at Kiawah Island, South Carolina. Woosie is the practically minded son of a Welsh farmer and not given to deep reflection, but on one question he was. He told me he could pinpoint exactly — to the day — when his career decline began.

Rory McIlroy has had a U.S. Open to forget this week at Oakmont, as he made the cut on the number but hasn't been close to being in contention over the weekend. McIlroy's frustrations have been on full display,

Rory McIlroy entered the U.S. Open as the third betting favorite, but ended up barely making the cut before being 11 shots behind the leader when he finished his final round on Sunday. “That’s the name of the game this week is staying patient,

Rory McIlroy finally spoke to the media at the U.S. Open Saturday. The reigning Masters champion argued he's "earned the right to do whatever" he choses.