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‘Pissed off’ Rory McIlroy defends avoiding media after PGA Championship driver controversy

Rory McIlroy is standing behind his decision to skip media sessions at the PGA Championship last month. The Northern Irishman said Wednesday he had been “pissed off” after news came out that his driver was deemed nonconforming and unusable in pre-tournament testing.

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Rory McIlroy explains decision to duck media at PGA, saying he didn't want to discuss driver issue

CALEDON, Ontario — Rory McIlroy explained his decision not to speak to the media during last month's PGA Championship, saying Wednesday he was annoyed that news had leaked about his driver failing to pass inspection before the tournament.

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Why Rory McIlroy was 'annoyed' by PGA Championship failed driver test, skipped media

Rory McIlroy spoke with reporters for the first time since his failed driver test at the 2025 PGA Championship ahead of this week's RBC Canadian Open

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Xander Schauffele Settles Driver Test Debate with 'Cork Bat' Analogy

After the illegal driver debate at the PGA Championship, Xander Schauffele explained, using a baseball analogy, that it was ...

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Xander Schauffele 'surprised' by recent PGA Tour debate: "That's not really how it works"

Xander Schauffele says he was surprised by the public's 'negative' reaction to the recent driver testing controversy on the ...

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Rory McIlroy Wins Players Championship Playoff As J.J. Spaun’s Hopes Sink at 17

Rory McIlroy prevailed Monday in a Players ... The moment went viral, evoking debate amongst the general public on how the situation was handled. When the media asked McIlroy about it ...

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Rory McIlroy in agreement with Jordan Spieth over PGA Tour and LIV Golf merger debate

Rory McIlroy sided with PGA Tour colleague Jordan ... Negotiations have been ongoing since the PGA Tour and the Public Investment Fund of Saudi Arabia (PIF) unveiled a tentative agreement in ...

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Rory McIlroy's Psychologist Speaks Out on Masters Silent Treatment for DeChambeau

Devlina Sarkar is a Newsweek contributor based in New Delhi, India. Her focus and passion is all things golf, as well as film. Devlina has been with Newsweek since February, 2025 and previously ...

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Rory McIlroy's Canadian Open verdict, Greg Norman jibe and thoughts on fans

Masters champion Rory McIlroy makes his return to PGA Tour action on Thursday, teeing it up in the RBC Canadian Open – a ...

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