Rory McIlroy held his first post-round media session of the U.S. Open after shooting a 4-over 74 in the third round at Oakmont.

Rory McIlroy described his U.S. Open as average so far. The most noteworthy thing Saturday was that he was describing it at all. McIlroy held his first post-round media session of the tournament after shooting a 4-over 74 in the third round at Oakmont.

Over the past several weeks, golf superstar Rory McIlroy has caused quite a stir with his behavior during recent major championships, as he refused to speak to the media after six consecutive rounds at major tournaments.

Rory McIlroy’s stay in the U.S. Open field nearly lasted just two days. But a birdie on the 18th hole salvaged his second round (2-over) to get him through two days at 6-under and in a tie for 45th at Oakmont Country Club, barely sneaking past the cutline nine years after he missed the cut the last time the major was held at the course.

Cameras in the grandstands and on broadcasting towers were rolling as Rory McIlroy reached his breaking point during the second round of the U.S. Open at Oakmont Country Club. After misplacing his drive at the drivable par‑4 17th,