Golfers Rally Around Rory McIlroy After U.S. Open Heartbreak

Jon Rahm and Shane Lowry defend McIlroy amid backlash over missed putts at Pinehurst No. 2

Jon Rahm criticized announcers for downplaying the difficulty of McIlroy's missed putts.
Rahm highlighted the challenges of accurately commenting on the course's conditions.
Shane Lowry urged fans to show empathy towards McIlroy following the loss.
McIlroy announced a brief hiatus from golf to regroup for upcoming tournaments.
The golfer reflected on the positives despite the disappointing finish.