Persistent heckler cracks up Rory McIlroy at US Open: "Rooooooory!"
Rory McIlroy reportedly did acknowledge the heckler at Los Angeles Country Club.
Rory McIlroy reportedly cracked up as he was taunted during his practice round before the 123rd US Open.
McIlroy was reportedly repeatedly targeted by one fan who yelled: "My guy Brooks would have made that putt," according to the Athletic.
The fan added: "Rooooo-ry". McIlroy's response was 'tactful' and he is said to have broke out into a fit of laughter.
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McIlroy will be playing the opening round of the third major of the year alongside the aforementioned Koepka.
He is in a star-studded group alongside former Masters champion Hideki Matsuyama.
The Northern Irishman, now 34 years old, hasn't won a major championship since the 2014 PGA Championship at Valhalla.
McIlroy comes into Los Angeles Country Club having been essentially shafted by PGA Tour chief executive Jay Monahan.
Monahan, who has stepped away from day-to-day activities owing to a 'medical issue', last week announced a landmark agreement to create a new, for-profit entity with LIV Golf's Saudi Arabian backers.
| Rory McIlroy says facing the media after the PGA Tour announced a deal with LIV Golf's Saudi backer was 'the most uncomfortable I've felt in the last 12 months'. pic.twitter.com/T3wZ8dnT7v
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The 53-year-old has faced a fierce backlash. Despite McIlroy stating he felt like a 'sacrificial lamb', the Ulsterman admitted he still supports Monahan.
"Removing myself from the situation, I see how this is better for the game of golf, there's no denying it," McIlroy said before the PGA Championship, adding:
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