Paige Spiranac weighed in on the tension that currently exists between Rory McIlroy and the golf media during the playing of the 2025 U.S. Open.

Golf influencer Paige Spiranac came to the defense of 2025 Masters champion Rory McIlroy over his strife with the media. He's struggled during the U.S. Open.

I feel like I've earned the right to do whatever I want to do,” McIlroy said after the third round of the U.S. Open

Rory McIlroy didn’t sugarcoat it — his game has been far from sharp through three rounds at the U.S. Open. The four-time major champion sits at 10-over heading into Sunday, acknowledging the struggles that have defined his week.

After finishing well back in the U.S. Open field, Rory McIlroy will soon turn his attention to trying to win the Open Championship at Portrush.

Rory McIlroy just wants to go home. After three rounds at Oakmont Country Club at this year’s US Open, the Northern Irishman is over it. When asked what he wanted from Sunday’s final round after a frustrating first three rounds at the 125th US Open,