The McILroy Masters champion gives the media the cold shoulder after an open and raw start

Rory McILroy had a forgetful opening tour at the US Open. The title champion of the Masters ended Thursday in Oakmont at 4 verses peer.

While the disappointing day was somewhat out of the ordinary of the pro golfer, he continued his dodge model for media members. The Northern Irishman did not speak to the media assembled since he put the coveted green jacket in April in Augusta.

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“I would like to start this press conference with a question myself,” McILroy told Augusta National. “What are we going to talk about next year?”

But after not having spoken to journalists from the PGA championship last month, McILroy chose not to comment on the media after the first round in Oakmont. Instead, he bypassed journalists and spectators and entered the Oakmont clubhouse.

Rory McILroy reacts after playing a bunker shot on the first hole in the second round of the Canadian Open RBC golf tournament. (Dan Hamilton-Imagn images)

Golfers are not contractually forced to speak with the media. Other major professional sports leagues such as the NFL and the NBA demand that their players speak with the press.

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McILroy’s day started hard. At one point, he was 2 sous, but his fortune quickly turned the section over the last nine.

Rory McILroy hits his shot on the 17th hole in the first round of the US Open golf tournament. (Images Bill Streicher-Imagn)

McILroy finished the opening lines of the first round behind JJ Spaun, who held first place in the ranking.

Once the US Open ended this weekend, McILroy should participate in the Ryder Cup. Since he won in Augusta, McILroy has finished equally in the 12th place in Zurich Classic and equally in the 7th row in Truist. His PGA championship performance has also produced a disappointing finish.