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McIlroy Explains PGA Championship Media Silence Over Leaked Driver Test

At the RBC Canadian Open he said a confidentiality breach over his nonconforming driver test led him to skip interviews, with fatigue from weather delays, a disappointing week on course, a wish to return home to his daughter.

Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland speaks to the media following his round at the RBC Canadian Open Pro-Am at TPC Toronto at Osprey Valley on June 04, 2025 in Caledon, Ontario, Canada.
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Overview

  • He spoke to the media for the first time since the PGA Championship during his RBC Canadian Open press conference.
  • McIlroy said he avoided post-round interviews at Quail Hollow after his nonconforming driver news was leaked, breaching the confidentiality intended by USGA tests.
  • He further explained that a poor opening round, late finishes from weather delays and a wish to be with his daughter influenced his decision to skip interviews.
  • He highlighted that PGA Tour rules do not mandate media sessions after rounds and warned that players will continue to bypass interviews until regulations change.
  • The world No. 1 Scottie Scheffler also had a nonconforming driver ahead of the PGA Championship, but his test results were not reported until after his victory.