Overview

• McIlroy skipped all post-round interviews at the PGA Championship and U.S. Open, citing frustration over a confidential driver-testing leak
• At TPC River Highlands he acknowledged the media’s role in golf while emphasizing his right to choose when to engage
• He noted that the PGA Tour imposes no mandatory media obligations, calling the policy “a nice luxury to have”
• Supporters such as Paige Spiranac defend his decision to guard privacy, while voices like Brandel Chamblee and Dan Patrick warn of potential image damage
• His approach illustrates a broader trend of athletes reassessing public engagement and setting new boundaries with the press