Rory McIlroy, not 17th tee marker
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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 Golf Channel analyst posted a lengthy rant on Rory skipping media to his Twitter account on Saturday morning.
McIlroy opted to take a penalty stroke and a drop, leading to a bogey and capping off a 2-over 37 on the front nine. And of course, the USGA took the opportunity to educate you at home about what to do if you find yourself in the same position as the 2025 Masters champion.
In the week before the U.S. Open, Rory McIlroy revealed he played Oakmont Country Club and shot an 81 - which would be 11-over in tournament conditions. “Last Monday felt impossible. I birdied the last two holes for 81,
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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.
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