Masters champion Rory McIlroy was a man of two halves at the U.S. Open, where he went from throwing clubs and blasting the media to speaking calmly and pleasantly to reporters

Rory McIlroy battled through a turbulent week at Oakmont Country Club, closing his U.S. Open campaign with a brilliant 3‑under 67 on Sunday. After opening rounds of 74, 72 and 74, McIlroy’s late surge vaulted him into a tie for 19th at 7‑over par (287) with his lowest single‑round tally of the championship and his 10th career round of 67 or better at the U.

Golf influencer Paige Spiranac has come to Rory McIlroy's defence after the Northern Irishman faced criticism for skipping media sessions during the US Open at Oakmont Country Club. The decision to avoid reporters following his first two rounds raised eyebrows in the golf world,