Rory McIlroy leaves US Open IMMEDIATELY after humiliating Pinehurst collapse – and REFUSES to speak to media

A visibly devastated Rory McIlroy exited Pinehurst immediately following a crushing collapse over the final holes of the US Open, allowing another major championship to slip painfully through his fingers.

Poised to clinch victory with a two-shot lead and just five holes remaining, McIlroy’s game unraveled spectacularly. Bogeys on three of the last four holes, including a gut-wrenching miss on the 18th, culminated in a heart-breaking end to his quest for a fifth major title over the past decade. On the 16th hole, McIlroy missed a two-and-a-half-foot putt for par, and on the decisive 18th, he faltered again with a miss from less than four feet, sealing his fate in agonizing fashion.

Eschewing post-tournament formalities, McIlroy swiftly departed the scene without speaking to the media. Golf journalist Jason Sobel captured the scene as McIlroy packed his clubs into his car, just as Bryson DeChambeau was clinching the championship. NBC, the US Open broadcaster, also reported McIlroy’s refusal to participate in any interviews.

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Adding to the drama, video footage surfaced showing McIlroy watching DeChambeau secure victory from the clubhouse. The heartache of this conclusion may rival McIlroy’s infamous collapse at the 2011 Masters, an event that pundits are sure to scrutinize in the days ahead. As DeChambeau celebrated his triumph, McIlroy hastily left Pinehurst, tires spinning as he drove away to grapple with his disappointment.

This painful finish capped an otherwise remarkable week for McIlroy, who had recently announced the reconciliation