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.

Five-time major winner Rory McIlroy had a disappointing first round at the US Open and got off to an even worse start in the second.

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

I feel like I've earned the right to do whatever I want to do,” McIlroy said after the third round of the U.S. Open

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.

Through six holes of his second round on Friday, McIlroy sits eight-over par with the cut projected to come into play at seven-over. As the reigning Masters champion looks to fight his way into the weekend, we'll keep you posted with the latest updates from Oakmont Country Club outside Pittsburgh.

A poor second nine left Rory McIlroy with a 4-over 74 in the first round of the U.S. Open at Oakmont. He played his final six holes in 5 over. This U.S.

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