Paul McGinley pulled no punches when it came to his criticism of Rory McIlroy and his behaviour at the US Open throughout the week.

Rory McIlroy hasn't always had the best relationship with the media as fans have criticised the Northern Irishman for his comments during the US Open

Rory McIlroy’s stay in the U.S. Open field nearly lasted just two days. But a birdie on the 18th hole salvaged his second round (2-over) to get him through two days at 6-under and in a tie for 45th at Oakmont Country Club, barely sneaking past the cutline nine years after he missed the cut the last time the major was held at the course.

Prior to the US Open, McIlroy admitted to feeling somewhat flat post-Augusta victory. After an 11-year quest for the career Grand Slam came to an end with glory at Augusta, the 36-year-old has found it tough to get going again.

Rory McIlroy has struggled throughout the US Open and confessed he wasn't bothered about making the cut and was looking forward to getting off the golf course on Sunday

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. — It seems like a lifetime ago that Rory McIlroy knelt on all fours at the 18th green at Augusta National sobbing uncontrollably after reaching his ultimate goal of winning the Masters and completing the career Grand Slam.

Rory McIlroy cut a frustrated figure on moving day at the U.S. Open at Oakmont Country Club as the Northern Irishman's major championship drought continued