Will he talk today? Will he not? — was energy wasted Sunday. McIlroy didn’t boycott the press as he’d done after six of his last seven rounds at major championships, the most prominent battle in the surreal press-vs.

Rory McIlroy determined to build on ‘good feeling’ with driver at US Open - McIlroy had to battle to make the cut at Oakmont but at least eased some of his recent worries off the tee.

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.

First Rory McIlroy flung an iron down the 12th fairway. Then he used driver to demolish a tee marker on 17. He might not win the sportsmanship award at the U.S. Open, but he will get to play on the weekend.

Rory McIlroy won The Masters and has been performing poorly in the majors since, especially at the US Open. He knows that has to change.

Rory McIlroy ended a challenging week at the US Open on a positive note as he recorded his best score of the tournament. The Northern Irish golfer had toiled in the opening rounds at Oakmont Country Club before he shot a 3-under 67 in the final round.