US EditionRory McIlroy skips media interview for third straight day at the PGA Championship 2025
- Rory McIlroy competed at the 2025 PGA Championship at Quail Hollow but skipped all post-round media interviews for four days straight.
- His driver was tested and deemed non-conforming by the USGA before the tournament, forcing McIlroy to replace the club head and causing controversy at the event.
- McIlroy struggled off the tee, hitting only 26 of 56 fairways, barely made the cut at one-over par, and finished tied for 49th at three-over par after rounds of 72 and 73.
- Scottie Scheffler led the event, cruising toward a potential third major victory, while players like Schauffele noted multiple competitors had to change drivers due to USGA testing.
- McIlroy’s silence fueled speculation but did not imply wrongdoing, and his performance suggested the equipment issue and pressure affected his tournament outcome.
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