Overview

• McIlroy broke nearly a month of silence during a press session at the RBC Canadian Open following his tied-for-47th finish at Quail Hollow.
• He revealed that two media members leaked the results of his USGA compliance test, despite protocols to keep equipment inspections confidential.
• Both he and world No. 1 Scottie Scheffler had non-conforming drivers at the PGA Championship but only McIlroy’s issue was publicized.
• He defended his choice under PGA Tour rules to skip post-round interviews and argued that media obligations are not mandatory.
• McIlroy described the tournament week as “weird,” citing poor form, late tee times and family commitments as reasons for his silence.