Rory McIlroy Expresses 'Frustration' With Media

Over the past several weeks, golf superstar Rory McIlroy has caused quite a stir with his behavior during recent major championships, as he refused to speak to the media after six consecutive rounds at major tournaments. But he officially broke his silence at the U.S. Open on Saturday.

Following his round on Saturday, McIlroy spoke to reporters for the first time all tournament after previously refusing to speak to the media throughout the entire PGA Championship.

McIlroy, who struggled mightily throughout the tournament with a total score of +10, was asked whether or not his recent refusal to speak to the media had to do with his poor play. McIlroy insisted that was not the case and that his refusal was more related to a general frustration with the media.

“No, not really,” McIlroy responded, according to Awful Announcing. “It’s more of a frustration with you guys. I’m just… I don’t know, I have been totally available for the last few years. I’m not saying, maybe not you guys. Maybe just the whole thing. Again, it’s not out of the ordinary, I have done it before. I’m just doing it a little more often.”

While his recent refusal to speak to the media has caused a bit of a stir, McIlroy does not seem all that concerned about it.

McIlroy is obviously a veteran player who is one of the biggest stars on the Tour and has been integral in helping the PGA Tour in its rivalry with LIV Golf. As a result, McIlroy seems to think that he has 

“I feel like I have earned the right to do whatever I want to do,” McIlroy said.

Given McIlroy's recent trend of skipping media availabilities, there has been some speculation that the PGA Tour may begin mandating that players speak to the media during tournaments.

As McIlroy has continuously pointed out, players are not currently required to speak to the media during tournaments. But he insists that he is not "daring" the Tour to change its media policy with his actions. 

“Nah, I’m not daring them to do anything,” said McIlroy. “I hope they don’t change it, because it’s a nice luxury to have. But I am just pointing out the fact that we have the ability to do it.”

We'll have to see whether or not this sparks a change in policy.