Rory McIlroy finally spoke to the media at the U.S. Open Saturday. The reigning Masters champion argued he's "earned the right to do whatever" he choses.

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

Five-time major winner Rory McIlroy had a disappointing first round at the US Open and got off to an even worse start in the second.

Rory McIlroy explained to a small group of media after his third round at the U.S. Open why he doesn't feel as if he has to talk to them as often as before.

First Rory McIlroy flung an iron down the 12th fairway. Then he used driver to demolish a tee marker on 17. He might not win the sportsmanship award at the U.S.

Rory McIlory recovered from a nightmare start to scrape into the weekend at Oakmont – indeed, he played the last 15 holes in two under – but his second round yesterday will be remembered more for the wrong reasons.

Full schedule and round three groupings as Rory McIlroy paired with Xander Schauffele - Only three players are under par heading into round three at Oakmont