An image collage containing 3 images, Image 1 shows Rory McIlroy looks at the golf course, with a leaderboard showing him in fifth place, Image 2 shows A golfer in a blue shirt and white hat holds a golf club with a golf scoreboard in the bottom right corner, Image 3 shows Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland addresses a fan during the final round of the PGA Championship

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Rory McIlroy snaps on rowdy PGA Championship fan: ‘Shut the f–k up’

Updated 2 days ago
The Guardian US
New York Post
2 articles2 sources
Summary

McIlroy's outburst summed up his rough Day 4 of the PGA Championship that ultimately cost him his second major of the year in as many tries this year. This cluster currently includes 2 articles from 2 sources.

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This cluster currently includes 2 articles from 2 sources. Sources in this event include New York Post, The Guardian US.

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Rory McIlroy clashes with fan at US PGA after latest ‘USA’ chant
The Guardian US
The Guardian US
Leaning left
5/18/2026

Rory McIlroy clashes with fan at US PGA after latest ‘USA’ chant

Masters champion points out fan to security McIlroy has had prob;em with American crowds before Rory McIlroy clashed with a fan on Sunday in the final round of the US PGA as chanting from the gallery once again drew his ire. McIlroy was among the challengers on the final day but found heavy rough on the 16th as his.

An image collage containing 3 images, Image 1 shows Rory McIlroy looks at the golf course, with a leaderboard showing him in fifth place, Image 2 shows A golfer in a blue shirt and white hat holds a golf club with a golf scoreboard in the bottom right corner, Image 3 shows Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland addresses a fan during the final round of the PGA Championship
New York Post
New York Post
Leaning right
5/18/2026

Rory McIlroy snaps on rowdy PGA Championship fan: ‘Shut the f–k up’

See more of our coverage in your search results. Rory McIlroy watched the ball bounce in the wrong way on the 16th hole, knowing his hopes of a major had officially slipped away, and no longer could stay silent. He turned back to a heckling fan and had a succinct but stern message: “Shut the f–k up.” McIlroy’s.