Rory McIlroy Makes Personal Admission After Disappointing and Uninspiring U.S. Open originally appeared on Athlon Sports. After he won the Masters Tournament back in April and completed the career grand slam, many in the golf world thought that "The Summer of Rory" was coming for PGA star Rory McIlroy.

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.

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.

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,

Ryder Cup captain did not hold back on “Live From the U.S. Open” when discussing Rory McIlroy's recent attitude.

The World No. 2 Rory McIlroy came under fire this week at the U.S. Open when he opted out of media interviews following rounds one and two at Oakmont Country Club, citing frustration with the media and asserting that he has “earned the right to do whatever I want to do” under PGA Tour rules.

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.