Rory McIlroy quipped “I don’t know what he was expecting” after Bryson DeChambeau made a fuss about receiving the cold shoulder during the Masters.
The pair, both golf titans, were matched up for Augusta’s final round—a historic moment for McIlroy as he achieved a career grand slam amidst stirring emotion. It comes as McIlroy confirmed he will return to a tournament this year for the first time since 2024.
Post his performance, which saw his pursuit of the iconic green jacket dissipate, U.S. Open champion DeChambeau relayed that McIlroy: “Didn’t talk to me once all day. He wouldn’t talk to me.”
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McIlroy, who has an edge at Quail Hollow—especially over Scottie Scheffler—and has showcased his potent swing recently, addressed these remarks before the PGA Championship.
He chuckled at the idea he should have acted differently and underscored that the Masters silence was strictly business, nothing personal.
His words were straightforward: “I don’t know what he was expecting. We’re trying to win the Masters. I’m not going to try to be his best mate out there.”
“Look, everyone approaches the game different ways. Yeah, like I was focused on myself and what I needed to do. That’s really all that it was. It wasn’t anything against him or against — it’s just I felt that’s what I needed to do to try to get the best out of myself that day.”
Entering the PGA Championship with two wins already under his belt, McIlroy heads to Quail Hollow amidst buzz from his peers, well aware of his prowess on the Charlotte, North Carolina links.
He stated: “Yeah, always nice to come back to Quail Hollow, for obvious reasons. I have obviously great memories from this place.
“First win on the PGA TOUR 15 years ago. Winning last year, I probably played my best golf of the year last year here, especially at the weekend.
“Look, it’s been an amazing 2025. There’s been a lot of great golf played, but there’s still a lot of golf left to play this year. I’m excited for the journey ahead. Looking forward to this week.
“Hopefully the weather clears up a little bit and the course can dry out a bit. Excited to tee it up in another PGA Championship and give myself another opportunity.”
