McIlroy has pointed out that the PGA Tour, which does not run the U.S. Open or PGA Championship, does not have a policy that requires players to speak with the media, and some have speculated that his increasing reluctance to talk with the media was some sort of statement.

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.