Rory McIlroy remains silent and declines interview requests after his chip shot blunder on the final hole at the U.S. Open

McIlroy canceled a pre-tournament press conference and walked past the media after completing his round without taking questions

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The chip shot blunder on the 18th green conjured up memories of retired New York Giants punter Sean Landeta missing a punt in a playoff game

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Landeta, unlike McIlroy, stayed to talk to the media and described his failed punt due to gusty wind conditions

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The duel between McIlroy and Brooks Koepka, one of the prominent players of LIV Golf, was lackluster with Koepka struggling to recover from an early bogey

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McIlroy had a strong round with five birdies on the front nine but faced disappointment with the chip shot error on the final hole

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McIlroy's silence and avoidance of the media have raised questions about his mindset and handling of the situation

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