Ryder Cup captain did not hold back on “Live From the U.S. Open” when discussing Rory McIlroy's recent attitude.

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 was 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.

For a guy who achieved his life’s dream about eight weeks ago, Rory McIlroy doesn’t seem very happy these days.

Rory McIlroy Admits He Didn't Care About Making Cut at U.S. Open originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Going into the 2025 U.S. Open at Oakmont Country Club, Masters Champion Rory McIlroy was considered among the favorites to win his second major championship of the year.

Rory McIlroy finally spoke to the media at the U.S. Open Saturday. The reigning Masters champion argued he's "earned the right to do whatever" he choses.

After opening in 4-over 74, Rory McIlroy needed a good start Friday to get back in the U.S. Open mix. Didn't happen. McIlroy's tee shot at the par-4 first finished in an impossible lie in the left fairway bunker.

Rory McIlroy has endured a U.S. Open to forget, falling foul of the brutal Oakmont course whiles truggling with his game since winning the Masters back in April