Rory McIlroy broke his silent treatment to the media during the majors on Saturday, but he didn't seem happy to do so.

Following his third-round 74 on Saturday at Oakmont, Rory McIlroy spoke with the media. Given the fact he had skipped this endeavor after each of his last six major rounds, it was a bit of a surprise.

The Masters champion spoke Saturday at Oakmont, his first post-round interview after a major round since Augusta, and expressed “frustration” with reporters.

There may not be a more punishing course on the PGA Tour than Oakmont, and while several golfers have battled their way through 36 grueling holes between Thursday and Friday, few wear their emotions as openly as Rory McIlroy.

The Golf Channel analyst posted a lengthy rant on Rory skipping media to his Twitter account on Saturday morning.

In the week before the U.S. Open, Rory McIlroy revealed he played Oakmont Country Club and shot an 81 - which would be 11-over in tournament conditions. “Last Monday felt impossible. I birdied the last two holes for 81,

McIlroy opted to take a penalty stroke and a drop, leading to a bogey and capping off a 2-over 37 on the front nine. And of course, the USGA took the opportunity to educate you at home about what to do if you find yourself in the same position as the 2025 Masters champion.

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