The World No. 2 Rory McIlroy came under fire this week at the U.S. Open when he opted out of media interviews following rounds one and two at Oakmont Country Club, citing frustration with the media and asserting that he has “earned the right to do whatever I want to do” under PGA Tour rules.

Rory McIlroy has one of the greatest – and easiest – jobs in the world. So why is one of the best golfers of his generation acting like he hates his job so much? We all have bad days. McIlroy has

OAKMONT, Pa. — It seems like a lifetime ago that Rory McIlroy knelt 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.

Rory McIlroy started off hot in the first round of the U.S. Open on Thursday, but a brutal finish to his round leaves him well off the lead after 18 holes.

Rory McIlroy's U.S. Open week was strange and at times standoffish. On Sunday, though, things looked different.

There may not be a more punishing course on the PGA Tour than Oakmont, and while several golfers have battled their way through 36 grueling holes between Thursday and Friday, few wear their emotions as openly as Rory McIlroy.

The Masters champion said he had been struggling to find motivation and in his second round at Oakmont showed frustration, but made it to the weekend.

Win or lose Rory McIlroy continues to be the biggest story in golf because despite super-human achievement, he is only human, writes Iain Carter.