A year ago, McIlroy skipped the Travelers and got lost by himself in Manhattan for a few days following his devastating U.S. Open loss at Pinehurst. This time, McIlroy is trying to recover from the intensity of what’s come with his Masters victory in April, which completed the career Grand Slam.

Rory McIlroy, who has come under fire for avoiding media after six consecutive major championship rounds, ended that silent run on Saturday at the U.S. Open where he said he felt he earned the right to do as he pleases.

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.

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.

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.

Sam Burns earned the halfway lead at the U.S. Open on Friday to boost his hopes of a major breakthrough at Oakmont Country Club, where Rory McIlroy battled late to make the weekend and holder Bryson DeChambeau missed the cut.

J.J. Spaun stole the spotlight with his dramatic victory at the U.S. Open on Sunday, but several LIV Golf players posted top-10 finishes in the third major of 2025.

Rory McIlroy brought his U.S. Open at Oakmont to a close on Sunday, and the Northern Irishman discussed balancing his life on and off the golf course as one of the world's best

Sam Burns held the second round clubhouse lead at the U.S. Open on Friday as overnight leader J.J. Spaun struggled late at Oakmont Country Club while Rory McIlroy was flirting with the cutline and Bryson DeChambeau looked certain to head home early.