Not since before the PGA Championship has Rory McIlroy spoken with the media. That changed on Wednesday at TPC Toronto as the five-time major champion took the stand ahead of the 2025 Canadian Open — his final tournament before the U.

Rory McIlroy explained Wednesday that a major reason he didn't speak to the media during the PGA Championship last month was because he was not pleased news leaked of his driver being ruled nonconforming in testing.

Rory McIlroy's comments were his first since a surprising silence at the PGA Championship and shed light on how he views the media. The post Rory McIlroy’s driver, media comments offer window into his mind appeared first on Golf.

Now teeing off at 7:40 AM ET on Thursday alongside Ludvig Åberg and Luke Clanton, McIlroy is back on familiar ground. A win this week would mark his third Canadian Open title and a major boost ahead of Oakmont. His message was clear that sometimes, personal priorities take precedence, and he’s now ready to shift focus back to golf.

A week ahead of the 2025 U.S. Open at Oakmont, and after having his old Qi10 driver fail a USGA test, Rory's got a new driver in the bag in Canada.

The second round of the RBC Canadian Open gets underway Friday at TPC Toronto in Ontario. World No. 2 Rory McIlroy will play alongside newly minted professional Luke Clanton and Ludvig Åberg at 12:55 p.