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 Makes Strong Career Statement After US Open originally appeared on Athlon Sports. It was a tough weekend for the world’s No. 2 golfer, Rory McIlroy. He was never really in contention at Oakmont, but he managed to finish strong on Sunday.

Rory McIlroy reiterated on Sunday after an encouraging closing 67 at Oakmont Country Club that his mental head space still isn’t quite right. But he knows just where that might finally change, and it isn’t likely to be at the upcoming Travelers Championship.

It's been well-documented that Rory McIlroy had a rather frustrating week at Oakmont, and he has let that frustration boil up on several occasions.