Overview

• He tied for 19th at the US Open after a weekend that saw him smash a tee marker and chuck a club in frustration.
• Dan Patrick called his reluctance to speak with media 'disappointing' and said fans deserve his comments.
• NBC’s Steve Sands warned that his press avoidance is 'a mistake' that cedes narrative control to others.
• Paul McGinley described the behavior as 'not normal' and suggested something personal may be affecting his demeanor.
• Paige Spiranac defended his choice to skip interviews and argued that no athlete is required to talk to the media.