Rory McIlroy clashed with reporters and frequently showed his temper on the course during an eventful week at Oakmont for the U.S. Open, finishing on seven-over-par for the tournament

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.

Having made his way back to the clubhouse before heavy rain suspended play, McIlroy is now readying himself to prepare for the season's final major, with The Open taking place in Portrush, in the 36-year-old's native Northern Ireland, next month.

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

Rory McIlroy’s stay in the U.S. Open field nearly lasted just two days. But a birdie on the 18th hole salvaged his second round (2-over) to get him through two days at 6-under at Oakmont Country Club, barely sneaking past the cutline nine years after he missed the cut the last time the major was held at Oakmont.