Rory McIlroy explained to a small group of media after his third round at the U.S. Open why he doesn't feel as if he has to talk to them as often as before.

Five-time major winner Rory McIlroy had a disappointing first round at the US Open and got off to an even worse start in the second.

Cameras in the grandstands and on broadcasting towers were rolling as Rory McIlroy reached his breaking point during the second round of the U.S. Open at Oakmont Country Club. After misplacing his drive at the drivable par‑4 17th,

Oakmont Country Club doesn’t yield much, especially holes-in-one. Prior to Friday, just one competitor in nine previous U.S. Opens at Oakmont had recorded an ace. That was Scott Simpson on the par-3 16th hole during the first round in 1983.

Sam Burns waits to putt on the 18th hole during the second round of the U.S. Open golf tournament at Oakmont Country Club Friday, June 13, 2025, in Oakmont, Pa. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar) Oakmont, Pa.

The US Open is underway with the tough conditions at Oakmont Country Club already causing trouble for several of the world’s best players. Famed as ‘golf’s toughest test’, this week’s US Open is set to provide one of the most gruelling layouts in recent years.

After a weather-delayed Round 2 wrapped up Saturday morning, the third round of the U.S. Open will be contested at a soggy Oakmont Country Club. NBC, Peacock and USA Network will have live action with these featured groups exclusively on Peacock (all times EDT): MORNING FEATURED GROUPS AFTERNOON FEATURED GROUPS Here are the full tee times from the third round in Oakmont,