Rory McIlroy finally spoke to the media at the U.S. Open Saturday. The reigning Masters champion argued he's "earned the right to do whatever" he choses.

It would be an understatement to say Rory McIlroy has not enjoyed his week at Oakmont. From smashing up tee boxes to bickering with journalists, McIlroy has endured a US Open to forget. Since

First Rory McIlroy flung an iron down the 12th fairway. Then he used driver to demolish a tee marker on 17. He might not win the sportsmanship award at the U.S. Open, but he will get to play on the weekend.

OAKMONT, Pa. — It seems like a lifetime ago that Rory McIlroy was on all fours at the 18th green at Augusta National, sobbing uncontrollably after reaching his ultimate goal of winning the Masters and completing the career Grand Slam.

Rory McIlroy has defended himself for not speaking to media during the US Open as he admitted he has stopped caring about his tournament performance for the rest of the weekend. The Northern Ireland golfer completed a career Grand Slam when he was victorious at The Masters in Augusta earlier in the year,

Rory McIlroy has been criticised for his behaviour at the US Open this week as Paul McGinley claimed he looks "fed up" and as though "something is eating at him"

Paul McGinley pulled no punches when it came to his criticism of Rory McIlroy and his behaviour at the US Open throughout the week.

The Northern Irishman has endured a gruelling US Open, but battled hard to make the cut at the fiendishly difficult Oakmont Country Club