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Rory McIlroy evades media at PGA Championship amid golf club controversy

Colin Cowherd reacts to Rory McIlroy winning the Masters in a playoff thriller and completing the career Grand Slam.

Rory McIlroy completed his career Grand Slam last month. The reigning Masters champion recently arrived in Charlotte for the second major of the 2025 season, the PGA Championship. 

McIlroy ended the tournament in a three-way tie for 47th place, finishing the major at 3-over. Sunday, the final day of the tournament, also marked McIlroy's fourth consecutive day of declining to speak with members of the media assembled at Quail Hollow Club in Charlotte. 

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Rory McIlroy reacts to his putt on the fourth hole during the first round of the PGA Championship golf tournament at Quail Hollow. (Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images)

Speculation swirled that the Northern Irishman avoided making any public statements to the press in light of the situation with his driver leading up to the tournament. The United States Golf Association (USGA) ruled that McIlroy's driver was non-conforming. The ruling forced McIlroy to make a switch.

McIlroy's name was linked to the failed the test and eventually became public knowledge, likely via a leak. USGA policy prevents the organization from disclosing the name of any player who receives a failed test.

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McIlroy was ultimately just one of multiple competitors who was forced to make an equipment change for the PGA Championship.

Xander Schauffele, who won last year's PGA Championship, hinted that Scottie Scheffler also had to make a change.

Scottie Scheffler, Rory McIlroy, Xander Schauffele (IMAGN)

"I think Scott is winning the tournament, and I think he switched to his backup, too," Schauffele

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