Rory McIlroy explained to a small group of media after his third round at the U.S. Open why he doesn't feel as if he has to talk to them as often as before.

Rory McIlroy Gets Big Career News After US Open originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Rory McIlroy battled through a turbulent week at Oakmont Country Club, closing his U.S. Open campaign with a brilliant 3‑under 67 on Sunday.

McIlroy discussed the delicate balance of managing his life away from the golf course as his wife, Erica, and their daughter, Poppy, skipped Oakmont

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 shot a 3-under 67 to finish the U.S. Open at 7 over. That's a performance he can build off as he works toward the year’s final major.

Paige Spiranac is coming to Rory McIlroy’s defense following a choppy U.S. Open showing over the weekend. In a message shared Sunday on X, the longtime golf influencer, 32, offered her take on the reigning Masters champion bypassing the media recently.

Rory McIlroy has expressed renewed confidence in his driving ability following a challenging US Open experience. After struggling to find form at the Masters, McIlroy faced a tough battle at Oakmont but managed to secure a respectable 19th place finish.