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Rory McIlroy had an unforgettable opening round We are open. The real-life Masters champion finished with a four-over par at Oakmont on Thursday.
Disappointing days were somewhat nonexistent for professional golfers, but he continued his pattern of dodging media members. The Northern Irishman has not spoken to the media that was constructed because he was coveted. Green jacket In Augusta in April.
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Rory McIlroy leaves the first tee in the first round of the US Open Golf Tournament. (Charles Leclair Imagni image)
“I want to start this press conference by asking my own questions,” McIlroy told Augusta National. “What will you talk about next year?”
However, after not talking to reporters at last month’s PGA Championship, McIlroy opposed providing comments to the media after his first round at Oakmont. Instead, he bypassed reporters and spectators and entered the clubhouse in Oakmont.
Rory McIlroy responds after playing a bunker shot on the first hole in the second round of the RBC Canada Open Golf Tournament. (Imaginary of Dan Hamilton-Immagn)
Golfers are not obligated to talk to the media. Other major professional American sports leagues, etc. NFL And the NBA requires players to talk to the media.
Rory McIlroy among the top golfers struggling through dangerous Oak Montrough in our open round
McIlroy’s day got off to a strong start. At one point he was 2 under par, but his fate quickly turned the final nine stretches.
Rory McIlroy attacks the shot on the 17th hole in the first round of the US Open Golf Tournament. (Imagn image of Bill Streicher-Immagn)
McIlroy finished the opening round eight strokes behind JJ Spaun, who held the top spot on the leaderboard.
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McIlroy will compete in the Ryder Cup this weekend when the US Open ends. Since winning Augusta, McIlroy has finished 12th in the Zurich Classic and 7th in The Truist. His PGA Championship performance also produced a disappointing finish.
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